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December 20, 2012 · American AA-5 · N5813L

Hot Springs, VA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 20, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hot Springs, VA
Aircraft
American AA-5
Tail Number
N5813L
Operator
All Aviation West Coast
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA090

According to the pilot, the airplane experienced light turbulence during the final approach to runway 7, and the wind sock indicated a direct crosswind from the right. The airplane touched down on the runway, bounced, and the pilot added engine power. As the power increased, the pitch of the airplane increased, and the pilot attempted to level the airplane. The stall warning horn sounded, the right wing of the airplane lifted, and the airplane turned about 45 degrees off the runway centerline. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground near a taxiway off the left side of the runway, and struck several trees before coming to rest, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The wind reported at the airport about the time of the accident was from 140 degrees at 8 knots gusting to 17 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

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Full Narrative

According to the pilot, the airplane experienced light turbulence during the final approach to runway 7 and the wind sock indicated a direct crosswind from the right. The airplane touched down on the runway, bounced, and the pilot added engine power. As the power increased, the attitude of the airplane increased, and the pilot attempted to level the airplane. Then, the stall warning horn sounded, the right wing of the airplane lifted, and the airplane turned about 45 degrees off the runway centerline. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground near a taxiway off the left side of the runway, and struck several trees prior to coming to rest, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The wind reported at the airport about the time of the accident was from 140 degrees at 8 knots gusting to 17 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 EST
Nearest AirportIngalls Field Airport (0nm)
Runway07
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAmerican AA-5
Tail NumberN5813L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAll Aviation West Coast
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 8 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data