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July 5, 2021 · Grumman American Avn AA-5B · N28643
Wells, NV
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 5, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Wells, NV
Aircraft
Grumman American Avn AA-5B (1978)
Tail Number
N28643
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA260
The pilot reported that, after an aborted takeoff, he taxied to the end of the runway and turned around for departure even though the windsock still favored a takeoff from the opposite runway. The pilot decided he had enough runway and initiated a takeoff. The airplane lifted off and was out of ground effect when the pilot felt that there might have been a tailwind gust as the airplane lost airspeed and subsequently impacted the terrain just north of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, after an aborted takeoff, he taxied to the end of the runway and turned around for departure even though the windsock still favored a takeoff from the opposite runway. The pilot decided he had enough runway and initiated a takeoff. The airplane lifted off and was out of ground effect when the pilot felt that there might have been a tailwind gust as the airplane lost airspeed and subsequently impacted the terrain just north of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 PDT
Nearest AirportWells Muni/Harriet Fld (0nm E)
Runway08/2
Runway Length5508 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman American Avn AA-5B
Tail NumberN28643
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 69 · Basc · Minor
Crew 2Age 62 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 F
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time10:56
Weather SourceWFAC