Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance of trees during an attempted go-around in sun glare.
NTSB analysis
The airline transport pilot was attempting to land when he lost his reference to the runway due to sun glare and attempted to go around. The airplane impacted trees, which resulted in both wings separating from the airplane. The pilot said there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that contributed to the accident and that the accident could have been prevented if he had tried to go around sooner.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA25LA085 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Dec 25, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Loganville, Georgia
- Nearest airport
- Spring Valley Farm (6GA4)
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Serious injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Aeronca 15AC
- N-number
- N6665K
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1950
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.