ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 352826
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| Date: | Thursday 12 August 1999 |
| Time: | 15:00 LT |
| Type: |  Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N9775U |
| MSN: | AA5A-0175 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1976 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1894 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E2G |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Wayton, AR -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Harrison, AR (KHRO) |
| (0AR3) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane contacted trees after encountering a wind gust during a go-around. The pilot stated the approach to the 1,900 foot turf runway was very turbulent, so he added approximately 8 knots to his approach speed. During the landing flare, he said the airplane began to float, and he initiated a go-around. The pilot stated the engine response was 'normal.' Subsequently, a strong gust of wind hit the airplane, and the airplane contacted trees and terrain. Seven minutes before the accident, a weather observation facility located 45 miles northwest of the accident site, reported winds from 210 degrees at 10 knots, temperature 102 degrees Fahrenheit, and altimeter setting 29.82 inches of mercury. The density altitude at the accident site was calculated to be 4,529 feet.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance with trees during a go-around. Factors were the gusty wind condition, and the high density altitude. Factors associated with the accident were gusty winds, and a high density altitude.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW99LA219
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 08-Mar-2024 20:31 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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