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July 6, 1991 · Grumman AA-5 · N1615R
Clarksville, MD
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 6, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Clarksville, MD
Aircraft
Grumman AA-5
Tail Number
N1615R
Operator
Peter F Bythrow
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO91LA065
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS PRACTICING A SHORT FIELD LANDING TO RUNWAY 31. HE STATED THAT THE WINDS WERE VARIABLE AND GUSTING TO 10 KNOTS. WHILE ON APPROACH FROM AN ALTITUDE OF ABOUT 150 FEET (AGL), THE PILOT INITIATED A FORWARD SLIP TO THE LEFT AND DEVELOPED A 500 FT/MIN RATE OF DESCENT, WHILE MAINTAINING SHORT FIELD APPROACH SPEED. RECOVERY FROM THE SLIP WAS INITIATED AT ABOUT 50 FEET AGL AND AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO ARREST THE SINK
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND FAILURE TO ARREST HIS DESCENT RATE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS PRACTICING A SHORT FIELD LANDING TO RUNWAY 31. HE STATED THAT THE WINDS WERE VARIABLE AND GUSTING TO 10 KNOTS. WHILE ON APPROACH FROM AN ALTITUDE OF ABOUT 150 FEET (AGL), THE PILOT INITIATED A FORWARD SLIP TO THE LEFT AND DEVELOPED A 500 FT/MIN RATE OF DESCENT, WHILE MAINTAINING SHORT FIELD APPROACH SPEED. RECOVERY FROM THE SLIP WAS INITIATED AT ABOUT 50 FEET AGL AND AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO ARREST THE SINK
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 EDT
Nearest AirportHaysfield (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length2100 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman AA-5
Tail NumberN1615R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPeter F Bythrow
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E26 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:52
Weather SourceWFAC