N9577L

Substantial
Minor

GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-5S/N: AA5-0577

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 13, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA266
Location
Sarasota, FL
Event ID
20220614105253
Coordinates
27.300636, -82.251945
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power on approach.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP.
Serial Number
AA5-0577
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
AA-5AA5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
AA-5

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SQUIRE BARRY H
Address
3214 HIDDEN RIVER RD
City
SARASOTA
State / Zip Code
FL 34240-9175
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# ERA22LA266