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N7127L

Substantial
Minor

GRUMMAN AA-5 S/N: AA5-0427

Summary

On April 30, 1990, a Grumman AA-5 (N7127L) was involved in an accident near Port Orchard, WA. 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: IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, AND THE INSTALLATION OF AN IMPROPER CARBURETOR. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PRESENCE OF TREES AND STUMPS IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA90LA070. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7127L.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 30, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA90LA070
Location
PORT ORCHARD, WA
Event ID
20001212X23036
Coordinates
47.540157, -122.579994
Nearest Airport
Vaughan Ranch Airfield (WN13)
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, AND THE INSTALLATION OF AN IMPROPER CARBURETOR. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PRESENCE OF TREES AND STUMPS IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7127L
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
AA5-0427
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
AA-5 AA5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BROOKS RANDY
Address
520 NORTH ST
Status
Deregistered
City
TUMWATER
State / Zip Code
WA 98501
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# SEA90LA070

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