N9675U

Substantial
Minor

GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-1CS/N: AA1C0097

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
NTSB Number
ERA12CA418
Location
West Chester, PA
Event ID
20120628X73336
Coordinates
39.987220, -75.575836
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9675U
Make
GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP.
Serial Number
AA1C0097
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
AA-1CV1
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
103 TURKEY RUN LN
Status
Deregistered
City
COMFORT
State / Zip Code
TX 78013-3612
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that he obtained the weather prior to entering the airport traffic pattern, which included winds from 280 degrees true at 10, gusting to 15 knots. He flew the traffic pattern to runway 27, with the airplane arriving about 30 feet above runway threshold and aligned with the runway centerline. About 15 feet above the runway, the pilot felt the airplane yaw to the left, which he corrected with right rudder. The airplane then began to sink quickly, so the pilot applied full throttle while maintaining wings level. After the engine achieved full power, the airplane landed "hard" near the left side of the runway, bounced, and headed about 40 degrees left of runway centerline. The airplane touched down once again, traveled onto a ramp and impacted two parked airplanes. The accident aircraft incurred substantial wing and fuselage damage. Postflight examination of the airplane revealed no preexisting mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA418