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December 10, 2011 · Grumman AA5 B · N28870
Furnace Creek, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 10, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Furnace Creek, CA
Aircraft
Grumman AA5 B
Tail Number
N28870
Operator
Donald S Slutzky
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA061
According to the pilot, he flared too high, and the airplane landed hard and bounced. The airplane then exited the left side of the runway and nosed over after the nose landing gear collapsed and separated. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing. The pilot stated that he added power during the bounce, but decided to abort the attempted go-around. The pilot further stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he flared too high, made a hard landing, and then bounced at least once. The airplane then exited the left side of the runway and nosed over after the nose landing gear collapsed and separated. The pilot stated that he briefly added power during the bounce, but decided to abort the attempted go around. The pilot further stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 PST
Nearest AirportFurnace Creek Airport (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length3065 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman AA5 B
Tail NumberN28870
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDonald S Slutzky
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Weather SourcePILO