On January 31, 1988, a Grumman AA-5B (registration N28571) was involved in an aviation accident near Clearwater, FL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
The pilot reported that the aircraft stalled during the landing flare, causing a hard landing. After bouncing, it veered left and hit a construction dirt mound, resulting in right main gear separation and collision with bushes and a fence.
Incident Sequence
The pilot stated that the aircraft stalled during the landing flare, which led to a hard landing. Immediately following the hard landing, the aircraft bounced into the air and veered to the left. The pilot attempted to initiate a go-around, but before it could be completed, the aircraft collided with a dirt mound situated between the runway and the taxiway. This impact caused the separation of the right main landing gear, leading to a further loss of control. Subsequently, the aircraft struck bushes and a fence before coming to rest.
Airport Authority Information
According to airport authorities, the dirt mound that was struck by the aircraft existed for construction reasons. They specified that the mound was located approximately 70 feet to the left of the runway and was 5 feet high.