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BUCKER JUNGMANN C.A.S.A. 1.131 accident at Red Hook, NY, 28 Jul 2024

Red Hook, NY, United States

On July 28, 2024, a BUCKER JUNGMANN C.A.S.A. 1.131 was involved in an aviation accident near Red Hook, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The Great Lakes pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the Bucker Jungmann while maneuvering during an air show, which resulted in a midair collision, the inability of the Bucker Jungmann to maintain altitude, and its subsequent forced landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The Great Lakes pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the Bucker Jungmann while maneuvering during an air show, which resulted in a midair collision, the inability of the Bucker Jungmann to maintain altitude, and its subsequent forced landing.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Pilot of other aircraftDamaged/degradedPilot

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Jul 2024 BUCKER JUNGMANN C.A.S.A. 1.131 accident near Red Hook, NY?

The Great Lakes pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the Bucker Jungmann while maneuvering during an air show, which resulted in a midair collision, the inability of the Bucker Jungmann to maintain altitude, and its subsequent forced landing.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Jul 2024 BUCKER JUNGMANN C.A.S.A. 1.131 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Jul 2024 involved a BUCKER JUNGMANN C.A.S.A. 1.131, at Red Hook, NY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The Great Lakes pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the Bucker Jungmann while maneuvering during an air show, which resulted in a midair collision, the inability of the Bucker Jungmann to maintain altitude, and its subsequent forced landing.

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