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September 29, 2007 · Grumman American AA-5 Traveler · N9583L

Warrenton, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 29, 2007
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Warrenton, MO
Aircraft
Grumman American AA-5 Traveler
Tail Number
N9583L
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA311

The aircraft was substantially damaged after it impacted trees and terrain while on approach for landing. The accident landing attempt was the pilot's sixth and last one for the day because of increasing wind variability. The pilot and three passengers reported minor injuries. The pilot was conducting rides for children of a local organization. The pilot reported that during the base to final turn, the airplane experienced a 100 foot per second descent rate from a wind gust. The pilot reportedly applied full power during recovery, but the airplane descended further when it encountered another wind gust. The pilot reported trying to put the airplane into a full stall so it would not impact the trees nose first. Examination of the airplane revealed impact damage to the right wing from the tree. The flaps were not fully extended.

NTSB Probable Cause

The low airspeed gust factor by the pilot, the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot, and the inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot during the landing approach. Contributing factors were the trees and wind gusts.

Full Narrative

The aircraft was substantially damaged after it impacted trees and terrain while on approach for landing. The accident landing attempt was the pilot's sixth and last one for the day because of increasing wind variability. The pilot and three passengers reported minor injuries. The pilot was conducting rides for children of a local organization. The pilot reported that during the base to final turn, the airplane experienced a 100 foot per second descent rate from a wind gust. The pilot reportedly applied full power during recovery, but the airplane descended further when it encountered another wind gust. The pilot reported trying to put the airplane into a full stall so it would not impact the trees nose first. Examination of the airplane revealed impact damage to the right wing from the tree. The flaps were not fully extended. The pilot did not have his required pilot certificate and medical certificate with him during the operation of the airplane. There was no airworthiness certificate nor a aircraft registration certificate aboard the airplane which is contrary to Federal Aviation Regulations.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest AirportC.E.F. Airport (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman American AA-5 Traveler
Tail NumberN9583L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · O-320-E2G · Reciprocating
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured1
Total4
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time19:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data