N9613L

Substantial
None

GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AAS/N: AA1B0113

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA247
Location
Flushing, MI
Event ID
20170427X54903
Coordinates
43.053054, -83.803611
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 unstabilized approach and subsequent failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP.
Serial Number
AA1B0113
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
AAAA5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
AA-1B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PEDERSON PATRICK D
Address
521 E RAILROAD AVE
City
COTATI
State / Zip Code
CA 94931-9608
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that, during the landing he was "going to[too] fast", over ran the runway, and impacted trees.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.

The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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# GAA17CA247