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Gratton Gilles Velocity-173 FGELITE | N776TB

November 10th, 2026 | Gwinnette County, Georgia

Accident Location

  • City: Gwinnette County
  • State: Georgia
  • Latitude: 33.9716
  • Longitude: -83.9485
  • Airport ID: KLZU

Aircraft Info

  • N Number: N776TB
  • Make: Gratton Gilles
  • Model: Velocity-173 FGELITE
  • Aircraft Category: Aircraft Single Engine Land
  • Amateur Built: Yes

Pilot Info

  • PIC Name:
  • Gender: Male
  • Pilot Age:
  • Pilot Hours:
  • Flight School: No
  • Instructional Flight: Unknown
  • Pilot Certification: Unknown
  • IFR Rating: Unknown
  • Pilot Error: Unknown
  • Pilot Medical: Unknown
  • Pilot Incapacitation: Unknown

Analysis

  • Date: November 10th, 2026
  • Time: 5:25 AM Local Time
  • Day / Night: Day
  • VMC / IMC: VMC
  • Phase Of Flight: Approach
  • Total People Onboard: 2
  • PIC Fatality: 1
  • PAX Fatalities: 0
  • Ground Fatalities: 0
  • Total Fatalities: 1
  • NTSB No:
  • NTSB Travel: Unknown
  • AQP Classification: UNKNOWN

Probable Cause

DTSB: Pending. Pilot stated engine was running rough before declaring, stated he would fly straight to the runway. Pilot’s final transmission stated he was going into the trees.

NTSB: NONE

Recommendation

DTSB: Pending.

NTSB: NONE

DISCLAIMER: All data and Probable Cause listings are “Probable” only. They are based on opinion and educated speculation, and are for educational purposes only. They may contain incorrect information and are subject to change as new information becomes available.