Grumman American AA-5A
Bulverde, TX — November 22, 2011
Event Information
| Date | November 22, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Bulverde, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.73917, -98.45111 |
| Airport | Bulverde Airpark |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA085 |
| Event ID | 20111129X81254 |
Aircraft
| Make | Grumman American |
| Model | AA-5A |
| Registration # | N26067 |
| Operator | Ronald W. Kirkwood |
| Owner | Ronald W. Kirkwood |
| 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 improper glidepath while on final approach.
Full Narrative
The pilot said he was on a short final approach to runway 34. The airspeed was between 70 and 75 knots indicated and one-third flaps were extended. When he felt he was in a position to land, he retarded the throttle to idle. The airplane settled rapidly and he reapplied power. The airplane struck trees in a ravine 300 feet short of the runway. Both wings and the fuselage were buckled. The pilot said if he had come in higher and faster, the accident most likely would not have occurred.
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.