Accident Overview
A Grumman AA-1B aircraft was observed by another aircraft while flying at low level. The aircraft entered mountainous terrain. The witness, who observed the aircraft from another aircraft, reported that the Grumman AA-1B was at very low altitude and in a nose-high attitude. Subsequently, the witness observed the aircraft in what he described as a stall. The stall occurred immediately before the aircraft impacted trees and terrain.
Witness Account
According to the witness, the aircraft was flying at a low level when it entered mountainous terrain. The witness noted the aircraft's very low altitude and nose-high attitude. He then observed the aircraft in a stall condition. The impact with trees and terrain followed directly after the stall.
Pilot Information
The private pilot in the left seat of the Grumman AA-1B stated that the flight instructor in the right seat was flying the aircraft at the time of the accident. No further information about the pilots or their qualifications was provided.