Grumman American AA-5A N9775U
12 August 1999 · Wayton, Arkansas, United States · Serious injuries
Summary
On 12 August 1999 at about 20:00 local time, a Grumman American AA-5A registered N9775U was involved in an accident near Wayton, Arkansas, United States. One person was on board and one was seriously injured. 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 20:00
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Wayton, Arkansas, United States
- Nearest airport
- Taylors Airstrip (0AR3)
- Coordinates
- 36.0006, -93.1792
- Aircraft
- Grumman American AA-5A
- Registration
- N9775U
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Harrison → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- FTW99LA219
People
1 person was seriously injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance with trees during a go-around. Factors were the gusty wind condition, and the high density altitude. Factors associated with the accident were gusty winds, and a high density altitude.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The airplane contacted trees after encountering a wind gust during a go-around. The pilot stated the approach to the 1,900 foot turf runway was very turbulent, so he added approximately 8 knots to his approach speed. During the landing flare, he said the airplane began to float, and he initiated a go-around. The pilot stated the engine response was 'normal.' Subsequently, a strong gust of wind hit the airplane, and the airplane contacted trees and terrain. Seven minutes before the accident, a weather observation facility located 45 miles northwest of the accident site, reported winds from 210 degrees at 10 knots, temperature 102 degrees Fahrenheit, and altimeter setting 29.82 inches of mercury. The density altitude at the accident site was calculated to be 4,529 feet.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Grumman American AA-5A accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 1998 | Grumman American AA-5A | Sumter, South Carolina, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 16 Jul 2000 | Grumman American AA-5A | Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States | John Sadler | Minor injuries | - |
| 29 Oct 1998 | Grumman American AA-5A | Scott, Arkansas, United States | Collins E. Brent | Serious injuries | - |
| 26 Oct 2000 | Grumman American AA-5A | Gardena, California, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 9 Jun 2001 | Grumman American AA-5A | Danbury, Connecticut, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 6 Aug 1996 | Grumman American AA-5A | Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States | Sweet, David, N. | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 1999 | Rockwell S-2R | Dermott, Arkansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 2 Jun 1999 | McDonnell Douglas MD-82 | Little Rock, Arkansas, United States | - | Fatal | 11 |
| 12 Sep 1999 | Cessna 172RG | Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States | Flight Works Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 17 Sep 1999 | Cessna 172K | Mountain Home, Arkansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 19 Sep 1999 | Piper PA-38-112 | Ozark, Arkansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 12 Jun 1999 | Cessna 172D | Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States | Greg Swink | No injuries | - |