# NTSB Accident ERA18TA142
> **BARRY MAGGIO APOLLO AG-1** · 2018-05-06 · Smith Beach, VA, USA · MINR
## 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.

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