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July 1, 1983 · Grumman American AA-5A · N9945U
Livermore, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 1, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Livermore, CA
Aircraft
Grumman American AA-5A
Tail Number
N9945U
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX83FA314
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH RISING TERRAIN DURING A CROSS-COUNTRY IN IMC WEATHER. NO FLT PLAN WAS FILED FOR THE FLT. NO WEATHER BRIEFING WAS OBTAINED BY THE PILOT BEFORE TAKEOFF. THE DISTANCE TO BE FLOWN WAS 72 MILES AND THE PILOT FLEW THIS ROUTE ABOUT 3 TIMES A WEEK. THE FLT GOT WITHIN 5 MILES OF DESTINATION BEFORE COLLIDING WITH THE TERRAIN AT 1200 FT MSL. THE MOUNTAIN TOPS IN THE AREA GO AS HIGH AS 2500 FT MSL. THE PILOT WAS FLYING UP A CANYON IN LOW OVERCAST WEATHER CONDITIONS.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH RISING TERRAIN DURING A CROSS-COUNTRY IN IMC WEATHER. NO FLT PLAN WAS FILED FOR THE FLT. NO WEATHER BRIEFING WAS OBTAINED BY THE PILOT BEFORE TAKEOFF. THE DISTANCE TO BE FLOWN WAS 72 MILES AND THE PILOT FLEW THIS ROUTE ABOUT 3 TIMES A WEEK. THE FLT GOT WITHIN 5 MILES OF DESTINATION BEFORE COLLIDING WITH THE TERRAIN AT 1200 FT MSL. THE MOUNTAIN TOPS IN THE AREA GO AS HIGH AS 2500 FT MSL. THE PILOT WAS FLYING UP A CANYON IN LOW OVERCAST WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:15 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman American AA-5A
Tail NumberN9945U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2G · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:00
Weather SourceWFAC