GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-5B
Coalinga, CA — November 26, 2010
Event Information
| Date | November 26, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR11CA066 |
| Event ID | 20101130X22628 |
| Location | Coalinga, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.13972, -120.36028 |
| Airport | Harris Ranch |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
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 | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to remove the gust lock prior to takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot submitted a written statement. She said she did not conduct a control check prior to takeoff. During the departure roll when the airplane reached 70 miles per hour, she realized the gust lock was still installed. She attempted to remove it unsuccessfully and then reduced the throttle attempting to stop the airplane. The airplane went off the end of the runway, the nose gear separated, and it came to rest in a dirt field. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and right wing.
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.