N28446

Substantial
Minor

GRUMMAN AMERICAN AA-5BS/N: AA5B0614

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA091
Location
Santa Fe, NM
Event ID
20100107X32004
Coordinates
35.616943, -106.089447
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The restricted elevator control movement for undetermined reasons.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN AMERICAN
Serial Number
AA5B0614
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
AA-5BAA5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
AA-5B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SNEAD TIMOTHY G
Address
5802 KINGSWAY
City
ANACORTES
State / Zip Code
WA 98221-2934
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot taxied out for the first flight since completion of the airplane’s annual inspection. Before taking the active runway the pilot performed an engine run-up and checked the airplane’s flight controls for freedom of movement. No anomalies were noted. While on the takeoff roll the pilot attempted to pull the control yoke to facilitate rotation; however, the yoke would not move aft. As the accelerating airplane began to lift off the ground the pilot elected to reduce the throttle to idle, but was unable to lift the airplane’s nose for landing. The airplane impacted the runway, the nose landing gear separated, and the airplane went airborne for the second time. The airplane again impacted the runway before coming to rest in an upright and nose low position. The pilot was able to exit the airplane unassisted. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector responded to the accident site and examined the airplane. The inspector reported that he was unable to find the reason for the restricted elevator control movement.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA091