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N30FA – GRUMMAN AA-5 – 1988-11-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

GRUMMAN AA-5 S/N: AA5-01013

Summary

On November 15, 1988, a Grumman AA-5 (N30FA) was involved in an accident near Latrobe, PA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE TAXIING AT AN EXCESSIVE SPEED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC89LA031. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N30FA.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, November 15, 1988
NTSB Number
NYC89LA031
Location
LATROBE, PA
Event ID
20001213X27344
Coordinates
40.309173, -79.379699
Nearest Airport
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (KLBE)
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE TAXIING AT AN EXCESSIVE SPEED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N30FA
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
AA5-01013
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
AA-5 AA5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
D AND G LEASING
Address
30 W BRUCETON ST
Status
Deregistered
City
PITTSBURGH
State / Zip Code
PA 15236
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# NYC89LA031

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