N9593U

Substantial
Serious

American Aviation AA5S/N: AA5A-0093

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
N9593U
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