No fatalities

Runway Overrun and Tree Impact During Landing

Flushing, MI, United States

On March 28, 2017, a GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA 1B was involved in an aviation accident near Flushing, MI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s unstabilized approach and subsequent failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported landing too fast, overrunning the runway, and striking trees. The aircraft sustained substantial wing damage, and no preimpact mechanical failures were reported.

Incident Overview and Pilot Report The pilot reported that during the landing, the aircraft was moving too fast. As a result, the airplane overran the runway and impacted trees. ## Damage and Mechanical Condition The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. ## Investigation Findings The available source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or a formal probable cause. The report is based solely on the pilot's account of the landing speed, runway overrun, tree impact, and the absence of preimpact mechanical issues.

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Causes

Descent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintainedPilot

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Mar 2017 GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA 1B accident near Flushing, MI?

A pilot reported landing too fast, overrunning the runway, and striking trees. The aircraft sustained substantial wing damage, and no preimpact mechanical failures were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Mar 2017 GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA 1B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Mar 2017 involved a GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA 1B, at Flushing, MI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s unstabilized approach and subsequent failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.