Grumman American AA-1 N5684L

Summary

On 26 June 2002 at about 15:50 local time, a Grumman American AA-1 registered N5684L was involved in an accident near York, Pennsylvania, 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.

Date

26 June 2002 at 15:50

Classification

Accident

Location

York, Pennsylvania, United States

Nearest airport

York Airport (THV)

Coordinates

39.9169, -76.8672

Aircraft

Grumman American AA-1

Registration

N5684L

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

York → Marietta

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

NYC02LA125

2 people had minor injuries.

The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush into a corn field. A factor was the high density altitude.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

Prior to takeoff, the pilot owner reminded the private pilot of the high air temperature and density altitude. The private pilot initiated a takeoff from the 5,188-foot long asphalt runway; however, he climbed at an airspeed of 60 to 70 mph, rather than the normal climb speed of 85 to 90 mph. The airplane subsequently settled into a cornfield, and came to rest inverted. Both pilots reported that there were no problems with the airplane or engine. The winds were light and variable at 3 knots. The temperature was 86 F, and the density altitude was about 2,300 feet.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.