GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-5
Sarasota, FL, June 13, 2022
Event Information
| Date | June 13, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Sarasota, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.30064, -82.25195 |
| Airport | Hidden River |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA266 |
| Event ID | 20220614105253 |
Aircraft
| Make | GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. |
| Model | AA-5 |
| Registration # | N9577L |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power on approach.
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.