Summary
On October 24, 2007, a Grumman American AA-5 (N5859L) was involved in an incident near Wheatland, WY. 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 improper decision to execute an off-airport landing on a dirt road. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
According to a statement provided by the pilot, he attempted to the land the airplane on a dirt road to inspect some cattle in a field. During the landing, the main landing gear settled into soft terrain and the airplane yawed left approximately 30 degrees. The pilot attempted to execute a go-around, but was unsuccessful. The airplane impacted a small tree and came to rest on its nose. Examination of the airplane by recovery personnel revealed the left and right horizontal stabilizers were damaged and the elevator was separated. The private pilot, who was the sole occupant and registered owner, was not injured. The pilot did not submit a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1).
This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN08CA019. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5859L.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper decision to execute an off-airport landing on a dirt road. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
According to a statement provided by the pilot, he attempted to the land the airplane on a dirt road to inspect some cattle in a field. During the landing, the main landing gear settled into soft terrain and the airplane yawed left approximately 30 degrees. The pilot attempted to execute a go-around, but was unsuccessful. The airplane impacted a small tree and came to rest on its nose. Examination of the airplane by recovery personnel revealed the left and right horizontal stabilizers were damaged and the elevator was separated. The private pilot, who was the sole occupant and registered owner, was not injured. The pilot did not submit a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1).
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN08CA019