Incident Grumman American AA-1B ,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 72306
 
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Date:Thursday 22 November 2007
Time:20:15 UTC
Type:Silhouette image of generic AA1 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Grumman American AA-1B
Owner/operator:Private
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Location:Near Hurkett, Ontario -   Canada
Phase: Take off
Nature:Private
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
The American Aviation AA-1B aircraft was en-route from Marathon to Thunder Bay. At an altitude of approximately 4,500 feet, the engine (Lycoming O-235) began to run rough. The pilot then succesfully completed a precautionary landing on a dirt road near Hurkett, ON. After completeing an inspection of the aircraft, the pilot decided to take-off. During the take-off roll, directional control of the aircraft was lost and the aircraft veered off the left side of the road and collided with the ditch. The pilot was not injured and the aircraft sustained substantial damage. It was reported that the dirt road was snow and ice packed.

Sources:

CADORS 2007O2460

Revision history:

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