N5607LAMERICAN AA-1 1993-04-14 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

AMERICAN AA-1 S/N: 009

Summary

On April 14, 1993, a American AA-1 (N5607L) was involved in an accident near Iuka, MS. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO A STALL/MUSH CONDITION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA93LA101. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5607L.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 14, 1993
NTSB Number
MIA93LA101
Location
IUKA, MS
Event ID
20001211X12194
Coordinates
34.799320, -88.189285
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO A STALL/MUSH CONDITION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AMERICAN
Serial Number
009
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
AA-1 IR23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 43
Status
Deregistered
City
CORINTH
State / Zip Code
MS 38834
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA93LA101