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January 15, 2026 · American General Acft AG5B · N59WM
Fairfield, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 15, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fairfield, NJ
Aircraft
American General Acft AG5B (1991)
Tail Number
N59WM
Operator
Hudson River Wings
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA26LA096
The pilot reported being on the downwind leg of the airport traffic pattern when a 16 to 24-knot tailwind pushed the airplane further from the runway than he had planned. While on final approach, the airplane was low with a headwind. Following a momentary wind shift, the airplane lost more altitude and it struck the tops of trees resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. Despite the impact, the pilot was able to clear the trees and land safely on the runway. The pilot also reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glide path during the landing approach in gusting wind conditions, resulting in an impact with trees prior to the runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported being on the downwind leg of the airport traffic pattern when a 16 to 24-knot tailwind pushed the airplane further from the runway than he had planned. While on final approach, the airplane was low with a headwind. Following a momentary wind shift, the airplane lost more altitude and it struck the tops of trees resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. Despite the impact, the pilot was able to clear the trees and land safely on the runway. The pilot also reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 EST
Nearest AirportEssex County (1nm E)
Runway28
Runway Length3719 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican General Acft AG5B
Tail NumberN59WM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHudson River Wings
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind280° @ 12 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 F / 9 F
Altimeter29.52 inHg
Observation Time17:00
Weather SourceWFAC