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June 27, 1987 · Grumman American AA-5A · N9874U
Marietta, OK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 27, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Marietta, OK
Aircraft
Grumman American AA-5A
Tail Number
N9874U
Operator
Sycam
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW87LA153
THE PLT RPRTD THAT DRG TAKEOFF FM A GRASS RWY, THE ACFT STALLED AFTER CLIMBING ABOUT 10 FT AGL. HE SAID THAT TORQUE PULLED THE NOSE OF THE ACFT TO THE LEFT & HE TRIED TO RECOVER. HOWEVER, THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT ALT & THE ACFT HIT THE TOPS OF TREES, THEN FELL TO THE GND IN A LEFT WING LOW ATTITUDE.
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THE PLT RPRTD THAT DRG TAKEOFF FM A GRASS RWY, THE ACFT STALLED AFTER CLIMBING ABOUT 10 FT AGL. HE SAID THAT TORQUE PULLED THE NOSE OF THE ACFT TO THE LEFT & HE TRIED TO RECOVER. HOWEVER, THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT ALT & THE ACFT HIT THE TOPS OF TREES, THEN FELL TO THE GND IN A LEFT WING LOW ATTITUDE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:55 CDT
Nearest AirportMcgehee Catfish (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length2450 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman American AA-5A
Tail NumberN9874U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSycam
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 25 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind110° @ 6 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT