Summary
On September 02, 2009, a Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-1C (N9649U) was involved in an incident near Holland, MI. 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 maintain control of the airplane during the landing and subsequent go-around.
The pilot stated that he touched down a little early on the 2,998-foot-long runway, and the airplane began to porpoise. He stated that he attempted a go-around but had insufficient airspeed to maintain control of the airplane. The airplane veered to the left of the runway where it settled into an area of trees and brush.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN09CA568. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9649U.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and subsequent go-around.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot stated that he touched down a little early on the 2,998-foot-long runway, and the airplane began to porpoise. He stated that he attempted a go-around but had insufficient airspeed to maintain control of the airplane. The airplane veered to the left of the runway where it settled into an area of trees and brush.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA568