GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-5A near Cleveland, GA — 2011-09-15

Probable cause

The pilot's poor decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was landing on a turf runway with a tailwind gusting to 15 knots. During the landing, the pilot could not slow the airplane before it departed the end of the runway and impacted a fence, resulting in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.

NTSB coding

• Runway excursion · Landing-landing roll
• Decision Making / Judgment

Evidence available

• Photos
• 4 docket documents

Docket documents4

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Pilot's Statementinterview
• Photo 1 - Airplane From Right (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos
• Photo 2 - Airplane From Left (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos

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