GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA
Flushing, MI — March 28, 2017
Event Information
| Date | March 28, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA247 |
| Event ID | 20170427X54903 |
| Location | Flushing, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.05305, -83.80361 |
| Airport | DALTON |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. |
| Model | AA |
| 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 unstabilized approach and subsequent failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during the landing he was "going to[too] fast", over ran the runway, and impacted trees.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both 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.