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September 15, 2011 · Grumman American Avn AA-5A · N9982U
Cleveland, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 15, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cleveland, GA
Aircraft
Grumman American Avn AA-5A
Tail Number
N9982U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA492
The pilot was landing on a turf runway with a tailwind gusting to 15 knots. During the landing, the pilot could not slow the airplane before it departed the end of the runway and impacted a fence, resulting in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Tailwind-Decision related to condition
Full Narrative
The pilot approached the 2,500-foot-long turf runway with a tailwind gusting to 15 knots. During the landing, the pilot could not slow the airplane before it departed the end of the runway and impacted a fence, resulting in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 EDT
Nearest AirportMountain Airpark (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman American Avn AA-5A
Tail NumberN9982U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 9 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time18:15
Weather SourcePILO