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July 26, 1986 · Grumman AA-5A · N333TE
Boston, MA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 26, 1986
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (2 serious injuries, 1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Boston, MA
Aircraft
Grumman AA-5A
Tail Number
N333TE
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC86LA187
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE AIRCRAFT WAS UNABLE TO CONTINUE CLIMB OUT. THE PILOT LOWERED THE NOSE TO LEVEL FLIGHT, HOWEVER THE AIRSPEED CONTINUED TO DROP AND THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED. THE CONTINUED DROP IN THE AIRSPEED WAS UNDETERMINED.
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SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE AIRCRAFT WAS UNABLE TO CONTINUE CLIMB OUT. THE PILOT LOWERED THE NOSE TO LEVEL FLIGHT, HOWEVER THE AIRSPEED CONTINUED TO DROP AND THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED. THE CONTINUED DROP IN THE AIRSPEED WAS UNDETERMINED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time02:23 EDT
Nearest AirportBoston Logan (5nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length10081 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman AA-5A
Tail NumberN333TE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2G · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (2 serious injuries, 1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total4
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC