N6108LAmerican Aviation Corp. (AAC) AA1 1991-08-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

American Aviation Corp. (AAC) AA1 S/N: 0308

Summary

On August 02, 1991, a American Aviation Corp. (aac) AA1 (N6108L) was involved in an accident near Spearville, KS. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO PERFORM A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE POOR IN FLIGHT/PLANNING DECISION WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT BECOMING LOST/DISORIENTED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA242. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6108L.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 2, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA242
Location
SPEARVILLE, KS
Event ID
20001212X17807
Coordinates
37.839168, -99.749931
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO PERFORM A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE POOR IN FLIGHT/PLANNING DECISION WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT BECOMING LOST/DISORIENTED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AMERICAN AVIATION CORP. (AAC)
Serial Number
0308
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
AA1 AA1
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MASON ELBERT H
Address
590 E ORANGE
Status
Deregistered
City
PERRIS
State / Zip Code
CA 92370
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# CHI91LA242