N6445LGRUMMAN AA-1A 1992-09-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

GRUMMAN AA-1A S/N: AA1A-0445

Summary

On September 24, 1992, a Grumman AA-1A (N6445L) was involved in an accident near Bedford, MA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION WHICH FAILED TO REVEAL A DETERIORATED RUDDER CABLE WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY FAILED AND CAUSED LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA143. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6445L.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 24, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA143
Location
BEDFORD, MA
Event ID
20001211X15626
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION WHICH FAILED TO REVEAL A DETERIORATED RUDDER CABLE WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY FAILED AND CAUSED LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
AA1A-0445
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
AA-1A V1
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MARTILL INC
Address
338 BOXBOROUGH ROAD PO BOX 258
Status
Deregistered
City
STOW
State / Zip Code
MA 01775
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# BFO92LA143