N5FAAMERICAN AA-1A 1991-07-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AMERICAN AA-1A S/N: 365

Summary

On July 07, 1991, a American AA-1A (N5FA) was involved in an incident near Sequim, WA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A HIDDEN OBSTRUCTION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA161. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5FA.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 7, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA161
Location
SEQUIM, WA
Event ID
20001212X17703
Coordinates
48.060451, -123.059455
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A HIDDEN OBSTRUCTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AMERICAN
Serial Number
365
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
AA-1A IR23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FORMIDABLE AVIATORS ASSOCIATION
Address
1859 FINN HALL RD
Status
Deregistered
City
PORT ANGELES
State / Zip Code
WA 98362
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# SEA91LA161