On August 28, 2010, a GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-5 was involved in an aviation accident near Montauk, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in a collision with a fence. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot reported touching down too far down the 3,481-foot runway, attempted a go-around, but the airplane struck fences and a building, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall, horizontal stabilizer, and wings.
Accident Details
The pilot landed on runway 24, which is 3,481 feet in length. According to the pilot, the airplane "touched down too far down the runway." He advanced the throttle and attempted a takeoff to clear a fence at the end of the runway. The airplane impacted the top of the fence, crossed a road, struck another fence, and came to rest against a building.
Damage
The firewall, horizontal stabilizer, and both wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot did not report any mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane.
Conditions
Winds reported at the airport around the time of the accident were from 330 degrees at 6 knots.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 28 Aug 2010 GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-5 accident near Montauk, NY?
A pilot reported touching down too far down the 3,481-foot runway, attempted a go-around, but the airplane struck fences and a building, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall, horizontal stabilizer, and wings.
Were there any fatalities in the 28 Aug 2010 GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-5 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 28 Aug 2010 involved a GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-5, at Montauk, NY.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in a collision with a fence.