Grumman American Avn AA-5A N26118

Summary

On 22 August 2010 at about 18:50 local time, a Grumman American Avn AA-5A registered N26118, operated by Nicholls Tony, was involved in an accident near Lakeview, Oregon, United States. 2 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

22 August 2010 at 18:50

Classification

Accident

Location

Lakeview, Oregon, United States

Nearest airport

Lake County Airport (KLKV)

Coordinates

42.1611, -120.3989

Aircraft

Grumman American Avn AA-5A

Registration

N26118

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Nicholls Tony

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Lakeview → Burns

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

WPR10LA424

Nobody was injured.

A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a stuck exhaust valve.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the preflight run-up was uneventful. Shortly after takeoff, at approximately 150 feet above ground level, the engine suddenly dropped rpm; the pilot verified fuel quantity, and attempted to lean the engine. Despite the pilot’s efforts, the problem persisted, and he initiated a forced landing into a nearby field. During the landing roll, the airplane’s left wing struck a fence post, and its empennage collided with high sage brush. Examination of the engine by a certificated airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic revealed low compression within the number three cylinder. Further examination revealed that the exhaust valve was stuck in the full open position. The examination revealed no further anomalies with the cylinder assembly or engine.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.