N4557QGrumman AA5B 1988-04-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Grumman AA5B S/N: AA5B-123A

Summary

On April 30, 1988, a Grumman AA5B (N4557Q) was involved in an incident near Morristown, NJ. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO IMPROPER TECHNIQUE AFTER A BOUNCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING WAS THE SECOND PILOT ALSO ATTEMPTING TO CORRECT THE SITUATION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC88LA135. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4557Q.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 30, 1988
NTSB Number
NYC88LA135
Location
MORRISTOWN, NJ
Event ID
20001213X25566
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO IMPROPER TECHNIQUE AFTER A BOUNCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING WAS THE SECOND PILOT ALSO ATTEMPTING TO CORRECT THE SITUATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
AA5B-123A
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
AA5B AA5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CENTURY AIR INC
Address
MORRISTOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Status
Deregistered
City
MORRISTOWN
State / Zip Code
NJ 07960
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# NYC88LA135