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August 25, 2013 · Grumman American Avn AA-1B · N5538B
Valparaiso, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 2013
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Valparaiso, IN
Aircraft
Grumman American Avn AA-1B (1974)
Tail Number
N5538B
Operator
C George Brockus
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA515
The pilot reported that he had just bought the airplane and was not familiar with it. While making his first landing he made a steep approach, hit "hard", and bounced. After the second impact the airplane exited the runway and impacted terrain. The impact resulted in a complete separation of the nose gear and substantial damage to the fuselage, the right wing and the elevator. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He also reported that the accident was his fault and would not have happened if he had only first gotten a new aircraft check-out from a flight instructor.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he had just bought the airplane and was not familiar with it. While making his first landing he made a steep approach, hit "hard", and bounced. After the second impact the airplane exited the runway and impacted terrain. The impact resulted in a complete separation of the nose gear and substantial damage to the fuselage, the right wing and the elevator. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He also reported that the accident was his fault and would not have happened if he had only first gotten a new aircraft check-out from a flight instructor.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:40 EDT
Nearest AirportPorter County Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length7001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman American Avn AA-1B
Tail NumberN5538B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorC George Brockus
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 82 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC