American Aviation AA5
Rutherfordton, NC — January 5, 2020
Event Information
| Date | January 5, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA20CA065 |
| Event ID | 20200105X93559 |
| Location | Rutherfordton, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.38722, -82.10917 |
| Airport | Hendersonville |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | American Aviation |
| Model | AA5 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 3 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 4 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an intentional aerodynamic stall, which resulted in a spin and subsequent collision with terrain.
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.