GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-5B
Lone Pine, CA — August 19, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 19, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA322 |
| Event ID | 20230822192924 |
| Location | Lone Pine, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.22670, -118.16611 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. |
| Model | AA-5B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inability to maintain altitude after encountering a downdraft, which resulted in 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.