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November 13, 1983 · Grumman AA-5A · N26445
Fitchburg, MA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 13, 1983
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (1 serious injury, 3 minor injuries)
Location
Fitchburg, MA
Aircraft
Grumman AA-5A
Tail Number
N26445
Operator
Minuteman Airways
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC84LA027
THE AIRCRAFT'S ENGINE LOST POWER ON TAKEOFF AND THE PILOT ELECTED TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A RESIDENTAL AREA. THE PILOT MANEUVERED THE AIRCRAFT BETWEEN TWO HOMES AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED TO THE LEFT AND FELL TOTHE GROUND. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DID NOT DISCLOSE ANY MALFUNCTIONS; HOWEVER, THE SWAGE FOR THE CONDUIT IN THE VERNIER THROTTLE CONTROL DID NOT HOLD THE CONDUIT IN PLACE. THE THROTTLE HAD BEEN INSTALLED IN THE AIRCRAFT APPROX 12 HOURS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE CONTROL WAS NOT APPROVED FOR INSTALLATION BY THE FAA.
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THE AIRCRAFT'S ENGINE LOST POWER ON TAKEOFF AND THE PILOT ELECTED TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A RESIDENTAL AREA. THE PILOT MANEUVERED THE AIRCRAFT BETWEEN TWO HOMES AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED TO THE LEFT AND FELL TOTHE GROUND. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DID NOT DISCLOSE ANY MALFUNCTIONS; HOWEVER, THE SWAGE FOR THE CONDUIT IN THE VERNIER THROTTLE CONTROL DID NOT HOLD THE CONDUIT IN PLACE. THE THROTTLE HAD BEEN INSTALLED IN THE AIRCRAFT APPROX 12 HOURS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE CONTROL WAS NOT APPROVED FOR INSTALLATION BY THE FAA.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:20 EST
Nearest AirportFitchburg (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length4500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledMvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman AA-5A
Tail NumberN26445
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMinuteman Airways
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2G · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (1 serious injury, 3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 36 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 7 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 12 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:15