N28643

Substantial
Minor

GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-5BS/N: AA5B0720

Summary

On July 05, 2021, a Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N28643) was involved in an accident near Wells, NV. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s decision to takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in an impact with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA260. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N28643.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 5, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA260
Location
Wells, NV
Event ID
20210706103426
Coordinates
41.117111, -114.922130
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s decision to takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in an impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP.
Serial Number
AA5B0720
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
AA-5BAA5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AMSPOKER DAVID A
Address
4060 N VAN NUYS RD
Status
Deregistered
City
KINGMAN
State / Zip Code
AZ 86409-2545
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# WPR21LA260