Grumman AA-1B N1424R
19 September 1995 · Medina, Ohio, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 19 September 1995 at about 13:20 local time, a Grumman AA-1B registered N1424R was involved in an accident near Medina, Ohio, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 13:20
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Medina, Ohio, United States
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
- Aircraft
- Grumman AA-1B
- Registration
- N1424R
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Centerburg → Cleveland
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- BFO95LA096
People
2 people had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Probable cause
the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. High vegetation (tall corn) in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The pilot reported that he diverted from his intended destination because of radio problems. He stated that the airplane was in the airport traffic pattern when there was a loss of engine power. He performed a forced landing in a field of (tall) corn, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot rated passenger reported that when they were '...in the landing pattern the engine sputtered and quit because we ran out of fuel...switched to the second tank...the engine restarted for about 30 seconds...the engine again shut down because the second tank was also out of fuel.' Postaccident examination revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunction. About one to two cups of fuel was drained from the wing fuel tanks, and approximately one ounce of fuel was drained from the carburetor bowl. The fuel tanks were intact, and no evidence of fuel leakage was found at the accident site.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Grumman AA-1B accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 1995 | Grumman AA-1B | Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 27 Jul 1994 | Grumman AA-1B | Corona, California, United States | Paradise Aviation, Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 4 Jul 1993 | Grumman AA-1B | Ocala, Florida, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 6 Nov 1992 | Grumman AA-1B | Pacific Ocean | Kona Aviation | Fatal | 2 |
| 2 May 1991 | Grumman AA-1B | Douglas, Wyoming, United States | Paul E. Kacak | Fatal | 1 |
| 29 Jul 1990 | Grumman AA-1B | Springfield, New Jersey, United States | Hortmont Aviation Services, Inc | Fatal | 2 |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 1995 | Cessna 172 | Wauseon, Ohio, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 9 Aug 1995 | Beechcraft 35 | Paintersville, Ohio, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 15 Aug 1995 | Beechcraft 55 | Mansfield, Ohio, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 20 Aug 1995 | Aeronca 7AC | Warren, Ohio, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 22 Aug 1995 | Bell 47D1 | Sidney, Ohio, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 13 Aug 1995 | Birdman CHINOOK 2S | Hammondsville, Ohio, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |