N9532L

Substantial
None

GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-5S/N: AA5-0532

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 28, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA10CA451
Location
Montauk, NY
Event ID
20100829X12356
Coordinates
41.076389, -71.920555
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in a collision with a fence.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP.
Serial Number
AA5-0532
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
AA-5AA5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
AA-5

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SHATTUCK CHARLES W
Address
138 ALLYN RD
City
GOSHEN
State / Zip Code
CT 06756-1312
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, he landed on runway 24, a 3,481-foot runway. The pilot stated that the airplane "touched down too far down the runway." He advanced the throttle and attempted to take off in order to clear a fence at the end of the runway. However, the airplane impacted the top of the fence, crossed a road, hit another fence, and came to rest against a building. The firewall, horizontal stabilizer, and both wings were substantially damaged. The pilot did not report any mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane. The winds reported at the airport about the time of the accident were from 330 degrees at 6 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10CA451