GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA 5A
Reno, NV — August 12, 2016
Event Information
| Date | August 12, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA428 |
| Event ID | 20160815X33452 |
| Location | Reno, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.13472, -119.73417 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. |
| Model | AA 5A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to see and avoid fence posts during landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while flying over a lake he developed a severe headache and decided to land on a remote dirt area on the northwest side of the lake to rest. He overflew his intended landing site and did not see any obstructions to landing. However, he further reported that close to touch down he noticed fence posts perpendicular to his landing path and applied full power to climb over them, but was unsuccessful. The airplane impacted the posts, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.