N26697GRUMMAN AA-5A 1991-10-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

GRUMMAN AA-5A S/N: AA5A0653

Summary

On October 13, 1991, a Grumman AA-5A (N26697) was involved in an accident near Boxboro, MA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 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 FAILURE TO PERFORM AN ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT TO REMOVE ICE/FROST FROM THE AIRCRAFT WINGS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC92LA007. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N26697.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 13, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC92LA007
Location
BOXBORO, MA
Event ID
20001212X18368
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PERFORM AN ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT TO REMOVE ICE/FROST FROM THE AIRCRAFT WINGS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
AA5A0653
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
AA-5A AA5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
STOW AVIATION SERVICES INC
Address
302 BOXBORO ROAD
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# NYC92LA007