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September 22, 1989 · American AA-1A · N9332L
Medina, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 22, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Medina, OH
Aircraft
American AA-1A
Tail Number
N9332L
Operator
James B Hosta
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI89LA193
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND HIS IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION WHICH RESULTED IN A SITUATION FROM WHICH AN OVERRUN OCCURRED. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE WEATHER CONDITIONS, FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBTAIN A WEATHER BRIEFING, HIS CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER (IMC), AND HIS INADVERTENT ENTRY INTO A PORPOISE DURING THE LANDING.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND HIS IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION WHICH RESULTED IN A SITUATION FROM WHICH AN OVERRUN OCCURRED. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE WEATHER CONDITIONS, FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBTAIN A WEATHER BRIEFING, HIS CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER (IMC), AND HIS INADVERTENT ENTRY INTO A PORPOISE DURING THE LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 EDT
Nearest AirportMedina Freedom Field (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length3556 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican AA-1A
Tail NumberN9332L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames B Hosta
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C2C · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 6 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:23
Weather SourceWFAC