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June 15, 1989 · Grumman American AA-5 · N6506L
Columbus, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 15, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Location
Columbus, OH
Aircraft
Grumman American AA-5
Tail Number
N6506L
Operator
Samuelson Kathleen S
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL89FA160
THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPERLY PLANNED APPROACH, AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI), WHICH LED TO AN ENCOUNTER WITH WAKE TURBULENCE AND A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPERLY PLANNED APPROACH, AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI), WHICH LED TO AN ENCOUNTER WITH WAKE TURBULENCE AND A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:19 EDT
Nearest AirportPort Columbus Intl (0nm N)
Runway28L
Runway Length10701 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman American AA-5
Tail NumberN6506L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorSamuelson Kathleen S
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2G · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured3
Total4
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind210° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 11000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:38
Weather SourceWFAC