N9593UAmerican Aviation AA52020-01-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

American Aviation AA5S/N: AA5A-0093

Summary

On January 05, 2020, a American Aviation AA5 (N9593U) was involved in an accident near Rutherfordton, NC. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 3 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an intentional aerodynamic stall, which resulted in a spin and subsequent collision with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA20CA065. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9593U.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 5, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20CA065
Location
Rutherfordton, NC
Event ID
20200105X93559
Coordinates
35.387222, -82.109169
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an intentional aerodynamic stall, which resulted in a spin and subsequent collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AMERICAN AVIATION
Serial Number
AA5A-0093
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
AA5AA5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PRETORIUS ANTON P
Address
106 SIMMONS DR
Status
Deregistered
City
EAST FLAT ROCK
State / Zip Code
NC 28726-2671
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA20CA065