ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 38242
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| Date: | Monday 2 June 1997 |
| Time: | 08:33 LT |
| Type: |  Grumman American AA-5B Tiger |
| Owner/operator: | Frank R. & Frederica Lizak |
| Registration: | N28297 |
| MSN: | AA5B0535 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1867 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-A4K |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Avon Park, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Lantana, FL (KLNA) |
| (KAVO) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane was observed at about 100 to 125 feet in the traffic pattern. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed. The airplane was observed to make a very steep left turn, lose altitude, and then collide with terrain. Examination of the airframe, flight controls, engine assembly, and accessories, revealed no evidence of a precrash mechanical failure or malfunction. Toxicological testing indicated 0.020 ug/ml desalkylflurazepam in the blood. Desalkylflurazepam is an active metabolite of flurazepam with a long half-life of several days. Flurazepam is a hypnotic agent useful for the treatment of insomnia.
Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vso) during an approach in instrument flight conditions.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA97FA175
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Oct-2008 10:30 | ASN archive | Added |
| 21-Dec-2016 19:23 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 08-Apr-2024 15:11 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Cn, Operator, Other fatalities, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, Category, Accident report] |
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