N9332L

Substantial
None

AMERICAN AA-1A S/N: AA1-A-0032

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 22, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA193
Location
MEDINA , OH
Event ID
20001213X29329
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 IMPROPER FLARE AND RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND HIS IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION WHICH RESULTED IN A SITUATION FROM WHICH AN OVERRUN OCCURRED. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE WEATHER CONDITIONS, FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBTAIN A WEATHER BRIEFING, HIS CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER (IMC), AND HIS INADVERTENT ENTRY INTO A PORPOISE DURING THE LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AMERICAN
Serial Number
AA1-A-0032
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
AA-1A IR23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
AA-1A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PALONE CARMEN
Address
123 NORTH AVE
City
RICES LANDING
State / Zip Code
PA 15357-1108
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# CHI89LA193