American AA-1B
St Johns, AZ — February 24, 2021
Event Information
| Date | February 24, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA118 |
| Event ID | 20210226102677 |
| Location | St Johns, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.51856, -109.37875 |
| Airport | ST JOHNS INDUSTRIAL AIR PARK |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | American |
| Model | AA-1B |
| 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 decision to operate with a demonstrated crosswind velocity above the airplane’s performance capabilities which resulted in a loss of airplane control and 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.