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October 25, 1985 · Grumman American AA-5A · N26714
Flagstaff, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 25, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Flagstaff, AZ
Aircraft
Grumman American AA-5A
Tail Number
N26714
Operator
Mark Dewey Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LA026
THE PLT REPORTED THAT WHILE SIGHT-SEEING IN THE VICINITY OF THE GRAND CANYON, HE BECAME DISORIENTED AND LOST. THE FUEL IN THE LEFT TANK WAS EXHAUSTED AND THE RIGHT FUEL TANK CONTAINED MINIMUM FUEL. THE PILOT NEGOTIATED A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON THE HARD SURFACE ROAD AND DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE AIRCRAFT LEFT WING STRUCK A WIRE FENCE. THE PLT DID NOT REPORT ANY PRE-EXISTING MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILURES.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT WHILE SIGHT-SEEING IN THE VICINITY OF THE GRAND CANYON, HE BECAME DISORIENTED AND LOST. THE FUEL IN THE LEFT TANK WAS EXHAUSTED AND THE RIGHT FUEL TANK CONTAINED MINIMUM FUEL. THE PILOT NEGOTIATED A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON THE HARD SURFACE ROAD AND DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE AIRCRAFT LEFT WING STRUCK A WIRE FENCE. THE PLT DID NOT REPORT ANY PRE-EXISTING MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILURES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 MST
Nearest AirportFlagstaff (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman American AA-5A
Tail NumberN26714
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMark Dewey Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 9 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:54
Weather SourceWFAC