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April 1, 1983 · Grumman AA-5B · N1517R
Fraser, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 1, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fraser, MI
Aircraft
Grumman AA-5B
Tail Number
N1517R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA159
THE AIRCRAFT STALLED AND UNDERSHOT THE RUNWAY LANDING ABOUT 100 FEET SHORT, WHERE IT COLLIDED WITH A DITCH AND NOSED OVER. THE PILOT AND HIS WIFE ABOARD THE AIRCRAFT WERE NOT INJURED. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED ON RUNWAY 09 AND THE WIND WAS FROM 110 DEGREES AT 15 KTS GUSTING TO 24 KTS.
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THE AIRCRAFT STALLED AND UNDERSHOT THE RUNWAY LANDING ABOUT 100 FEET SHORT, WHERE IT COLLIDED WITH A DITCH AND NOSED OVER. THE PILOT AND HIS WIFE ABOARD THE AIRCRAFT WERE NOT INJURED. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED ON RUNWAY 09 AND THE WIND WAS FROM 110 DEGREES AT 15 KTS GUSTING TO 24 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 EST
Nearest AirportMCKINLEY (1nm W)
Runway9
Runway Length2910 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman AA-5B
Tail NumberN1517R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 15 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:49