N5813L

Substantial
None

AMERICAN AA-5S/N: AA5-0013

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, December 20, 2012
NTSB Number
ERA13CA090
Location
Hot Springs, VA
Event ID
20121217X42544
Coordinates
37.950832, -79.833610
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while attempting to land in crosswind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N5813L
Make
AMERICAN
Serial Number
AA5-0013
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
AA-5IR23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DAVIS JAMES N
Address
25403 HINDS RD
Status
Deregistered
City
WATERTOWN
State / Zip Code
NY 13601-5858
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, the airplane experienced light turbulence during the final approach to runway 7 and the wind sock indicated a direct crosswind from the right. The airplane touched down on the runway, bounced, and the pilot added engine power. As the power increased, the attitude of the airplane increased, and the pilot attempted to level the airplane. Then, the stall warning horn sounded, the right wing of the airplane lifted, and the airplane turned about 45 degrees off the runway centerline. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground near a taxiway off the left side of the runway, and struck several trees prior to coming to rest, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The wind reported at the airport about the time of the accident was from 140 degrees at 8 knots gusting to 17 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# ERA13CA090