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10 Apr 2014: PROGRESSIVE AERODYNE INC SEAREY LSA — Tavares, FL

Tavares, FL, United States
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An airplane bounced during a landing attempt on a lake; the pilot continued then attempted a go-around but struck trees, resulting in substantial damage to both wing leading edges and the empennage.

Accident Details

According to the pilot, he positioned his airplane to land in an area on a lake with light ripples. During the landing attempt, the airplane bounced. The pilot attempted to continue the landing instead of immediately initiating a go-around. He then elected to perform a go-around, but there was not enough room to clear the trees at the end of the lake. The airplane subsequently impacted the tree line and came to rest.

Damage

Post-accident examination of the airplane revealed that both wing leading edges and the empennage incurred substantial damage.

Mechanical Condition

The pilot did not report any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

Causes

Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Contributed to outcome