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April 3, 1983 · Grumman American AA-5B · N28808
Waimanalo, Oahu, HI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 3, 1983
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries)
Location
Waimanalo, Oahu, HI
Aircraft
Grumman American AA-5B
Tail Number
N28808
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX83FJA06
THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED MANEUVERING OVER THE WATER AT LOW ALTITUDE PRIOR TO IMPACT WITH THE WATER. A SURVIVING PAX STATED THAT HE & THE PLT HAD A BIG PARTY THE DAY BEFORE THE FLT & THEY BOTH HAD HANGOVERS THE FOLLOWING MORNING. HE FURTHER STATED THAT THEY HAD A COUPLE OF BEERS THAT MORNING, BUT DIDN'T DRINK WHILE FLYING. THE PLT'S BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL WAS 0.17%.
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THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED MANEUVERING OVER THE WATER AT LOW ALTITUDE PRIOR TO IMPACT WITH THE WATER. A SURVIVING PAX STATED THAT HE & THE PLT HAD A BIG PARTY THE DAY BEFORE THE FLT & THEY BOTH HAD HANGOVERS THE FOLLOWING MORNING. HE FURTHER STATED THAT THEY HAD A COUPLE OF BEERS THAT MORNING, BUT DIDN'T DRINK WHILE FLYING. THE PLT'S BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL WAS 0.17%.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 HST
Nearest Airport11nm SE
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman American AA-5B
Tail NumberN28808
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 11 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:55
Weather SourceWFAC