# NTSB Accident GAA18CA065
> **AVEKO SRO VL-3C-1** · 2017-11-24 · NORTHAMPTON, MA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA18CA065
- **Event ID:** 20171124X14339
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2017-11-24
- **Location:** NORTHAMPTON, MA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.230308, -71.529953
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** AVEKO SRO
- **Model:** VL-3C-1
- **Registration:** N876MB
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with approach lighting.

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