Tavares, FL, USA
N657G
PROGRESSIVE AERODYNE INC SEAREY LSA
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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 and the pilot attempted to continue the landing instead of immediately initiating a go around. The pilot stated that he then elected to perform a go around; however, 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.Post-accident examination of the airplane revealed that both wing leading edges and the empennage incurred substantial damage. The pilot did not report any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a bounced landing and his delay in performing a go around which resulted in a collision with trees.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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