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June 8, 1999 · Grumman American AA-5B · N3791Z
Demotte, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Demotte, IN
Aircraft
Grumman American AA-5B
Tail Number
N3791Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI99LA176
The private pilot conducted a local flight. On landing he allowed the airplane to touch down approximately 1,000 feet down the 2,600 foot runway. He was unable to stop the airplane on the remaining runway due to the wet turf runway. The pilot told investigators that he did not realize the runway was wet prior to the accident. An examination of the airplane after the accident failed to reveal any pre-existing anomalies.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's misjudging distance/speed resulting in an overrun. A contributing factor was the wet condition of the turf runway.
Full Narrative
On June 8, 1999, at 0600 eastern standard time, a Grumman American AA-5B, N3791Z, registered to an individual, sustained substantial damage during an overrun on landing on a turf runway, at a private airport, near Demotte, Indiana. The private pilot reported no injuries. The personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The local flight departed at 0530. The pilot said that he landed about 1,000 feet down the 2,600 foot runway and was unable to stop on the remaining runway. He said that he did not realize that the runway was wet prior to the accident. Subsequent to the accident an examination of the airplane failed to reveal any pre-existing mechanical anomalies.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 EDT
Nearest AirportDEMOTTE (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman American AA-5B
Tail NumberN3791Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
WindCalm
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO