Summary
On September 28, 1999, a Grumman American AA-1B (N9908L) was involved in an accident near Dunnellon, FL. 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: The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
On September 28, 1999, about 1122 eastern daylight time, a Grumman American AA-1B, N9908L, registered to a private owner, operated as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, made a hard landing at Dunnellon, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the private-rated pilot received serious injuries. The flight originated from Crystal River, Florida, the same day, about 1100.
The pilot stated that during his landing attempt he experienced a series of bounces. The pilot further stated that his recovery attempts were unsuccessful, and the aircraft incurrred substantial structural damage.
This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA99LA275. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9908L.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On September 28, 1999, about 1122 eastern daylight time, a Grumman American AA-1B, N9908L, registered to a private owner, operated as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, made a hard landing at Dunnellon, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the private-rated pilot received serious injuries. The flight originated from Crystal River, Florida, the same day, about 1100.
The pilot stated that during his landing attempt he experienced a series of bounces. The pilot further stated that his recovery attempts were unsuccessful, and the aircraft incurrred substantial structural damage. The FAA inspector who conducted a postcrash examination of the airplane stated that he found no evidence of any precrash mechanical malfunction.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA99LA275