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January 1, 1991 · Grumman AA1B · N1641R
Truckee, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 1, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Truckee, CA
Aircraft
Grumman AA1B
Tail Number
N1641R
Operator
Joel W Burnsed
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX91LA064
THE PILOT OF A GRUMMAN AA1B, EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE LANDING. THE PILOT STATED HE FLARED TOO HIGH AND FAILED TO ADD POWER IN TIME TO SOFTEN THE LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT EXITED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY INTO A SNOW BANK AND NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
1) THE PILOTS IMPROPER FLARE MANEUVER; 2) HIS FAILURE TO PERFORM A BOUNCED LANDING RECOVERY; AND 3) HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF A GRUMMAN AA1B, EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE LANDING. THE PILOT STATED HE FLARED TOO HIGH AND FAILED TO ADD POWER IN TIME TO SOFTEN THE LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT EXITED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY INTO A SNOW BANK AND NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:05 PST
Nearest AirportTRUCKEE (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length6401 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman AA1B
Tail NumberN1641R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJoel W Burnsed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C2C · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time20:05
Weather SourceWFAC