N30JLAmerican AA-1B2021-02-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

American AA-1BS/N: AA1B-0062

Summary

On February 24, 2021, a American AA-1B (N30JL) was involved in an incident near St Johns, AZ. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s decision to operate with a demonstrated crosswind velocity above the airplane’s performance capabilities which resulted in a loss of airplane control and collision with terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA118. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N30JL.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA118
Location
St Johns, AZ
Event ID
20210226102677
Coordinates
34.518556, -109.378750
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 decision to operate with a demonstrated crosswind velocity above the airplane’s performance capabilities which resulted in a loss of airplane control and collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AMERICAN
Serial Number
AA1B-0062
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
AA-1BIR23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
21 WALKER SQ
Status
Deregistered
City
MCLOUD
State / Zip Code
OK 74851-8493
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# WPR21LA118