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November 20, 1982 · Grumman AA5 · N5442L
Clinton, MD
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 20, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Clinton, MD
Aircraft
Grumman AA5
Tail Number
N5442L
Operator
David Cooper & Henri Lubet
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL83LA038
THE PILOT WAS ON FINAL APPROACH BEHIND A CESSNA 150 AND THOUGHT THE CESSNA WOULD TURN OFF AT THE FIRST TAXIWAY. THE CESSNA CONTINUED TO THE SECOND TAXIWAY AND THE PILOT OF N5442L ELECTED TO GO-AROUND. THE PILOT STATED THE AIRCRAFT SEEMED TO MUSH AS IT FLEW INTO TREES. AN INSTRUCTOR PILOT ON THE GROUND STATED N5442L WAS EXTREMELY CLOSED TO THE CESSNA AIRCRAFT ON THE FINAL.
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THE PILOT WAS ON FINAL APPROACH BEHIND A CESSNA 150 AND THOUGHT THE CESSNA WOULD TURN OFF AT THE FIRST TAXIWAY. THE CESSNA CONTINUED TO THE SECOND TAXIWAY AND THE PILOT OF N5442L ELECTED TO GO-AROUND. THE PILOT STATED THE AIRCRAFT SEEMED TO MUSH AS IT FLEW INTO TREES. AN INSTRUCTOR PILOT ON THE GROUND STATED N5442L WAS EXTREMELY CLOSED TO THE CESSNA AIRCRAFT ON THE FINAL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EST
Nearest AirportHYDE (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman AA5
Tail NumberN5442L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorDavid Cooper & Henri Lubet
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0