N81286GRUMMAN AA5B 1990-08-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

GRUMMAN AA5B S/N: AA5B-0484

Summary

On August 15, 1990, a Grumman AA5B (N81286) was involved in an incident near Stow, MA. 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 PROPERLY PLAN THE APPROACH WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT MISJUDGING THE TOUCH DOWN POINT AND LANDED LONG.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC90LA196. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N81286.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 15, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA196
Location
STOW, MA
Event ID
20001212X24112
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 PROPERLY PLAN THE APPROACH WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT MISJUDGING THE TOUCH DOWN POINT AND LANDED LONG.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
AA5B-0484
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
AA5B AA5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
AA-5B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
EZ BIRD LLC
Address
1 WIBLING RD
City
DANBURY
State / Zip Code
CT 06810-7454
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# NYC90LA196