Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA568
Location
Holland, MI
Event ID
20090908X22731
Coordinates
42.790554, -86.162498
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 failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and subsequent go-around.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9649U
Make
GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP.
Serial Number
AA1C0086
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
STAM STEVEN S
Address
2290 TIMBERLEE DR
Status
Deregistered
City
HOLLAND
State / Zip Code
MI 49424-2237
Country
United States
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