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December 31, 2008 · Grumman American Avn AA-5 Traveler · N7138L

Brunswick, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 31, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Brunswick, GA
Aircraft
Grumman American Avn AA-5 Traveler
Tail Number
N7138L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA118

While landing, the pilot approached the runway in a "crab" and with the right wing down, into the wind. The pilot stated that a "strong gust" of wind pushed the right wing toward the ground as the main gear touched down in a nose-up attitude. The airplane became airborne; the pilot decided to initiate a go-around and applied full power. As the airplane gained altitude, another gust of wind rolled the airplane to the right. The pilot applied full ailerons and rudder authority to level the wings, then realized the airplane was headed towards trees that it would be unable to clear. The pilot then pulled the throttle to idle and flared the airplane into a stall as the airplane descended into the trees. The wind at the time of the accident was 40 degrees right of the airplane's nose at 12 knots, gusting to 20 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.

Full Narrative

While landing, the pilot of a Grumman AA-5 approached the runway in a "crab" and with the right wing down, into the wind. The pilot stated that a "strong gust" of wind pushed the right wing toward the ground, as the main gear touched down in a nose-up attitude. The airplane became airborne; the pilot decided to initiate a go-around, and applied full power. As the airplane gained altitude, another gust of wind rolled the airplane to the right. The pilot utilized full ailerons and rudder authority to level the wings, then realized the airplane was headed towards trees that it would be unable to clear. The pilot pulled the throttle to idle and flared the airplane into a stall as the airplane descended into trees. The wind at the time of the accident was 40-degrees right of the airplane's nose at 12 knots, gusting to 20 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EST
Nearest AirportBrunswick Golden Isles Airport (5nm)
Runway25
Runway Length8001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman American Avn AA-5 Traveler
Tail NumberN7138L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2G · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 12 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 39 C
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time17:01
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data