MINR · BARRY MAGGIO APOLLO AG-1 · 2018-05-06 · Smith Beach, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA18TA142
Event ID
20180507X81656
Type
Accident
Date
2018-05-06
Location
Smith Beach, VA, USA
Coordinates
37.362777, -75.990837
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
BARRY MAGGIO
Model
APOLLO AG-1
Registration
N141C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The noninstrument-rated pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight weather planning, which resulted in an off-airport precautionary landing to avoid weather and a subsequent collision with power lines.