GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-1C
West Chester, PA — June 27, 2012
Event Information
| Date | June 27, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA418 |
| Event ID | 20120628X73336 |
| Location | West Chester, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.98722, -75.57584 |
| Airport | Brandywine Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. |
| Model | AA-1C |
| 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 failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he obtained the weather prior to entering the airport traffic pattern, which included winds from 280 degrees true at 10, gusting to 15 knots. He flew the traffic pattern to runway 27, with the airplane arriving about 30 feet above runway threshold and aligned with the runway centerline. About 15 feet above the runway, the pilot felt the airplane yaw to the left, which he corrected with right rudder. The airplane then began to sink quickly, so the pilot applied full throttle while maintaining wings level. After the engine achieved full power, the airplane landed "hard" near the left side of the runway, bounced, and headed about 40 degrees left of runway centerline. The airplane touched down once again, traveled onto a ramp and impacted two parked airplanes. The accident aircraft incurred substantial wing and fuselage damage. Postflight examination of the airplane revealed no preexisting mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
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.