2 Sep 2009: GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-1C — Steven Stam

2 Sep 2009: GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-1C — Steven Stam

No fatalities • Holland, MI, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and subsequent go-around.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot stated that he touched down a little early on the 2,998-foot-long runway, and the airplane began to porpoise. He stated that he attempted a go-around but had insufficient airspeed to maintain control of the airplane. The airplane veered to the left of the runway where it settled into an area of trees and brush.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • cause Performance/control parameters — Not attained/maintained

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 090/11kt, vis 10sm

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