Pilot Debrief

GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-1C near Holland, MI — 2009-09-02

Final reportCEN09CA568
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Date
2009-09-02
Location
Holland, MI, USA
Airport
HLM
Aircraft
GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-1C
Registration
N9649U
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and subsequent go-around.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he touched down a little early on the 2,998-foot-long runway, and the airplane began to porpoise. He stated that he attempted a go-around but had insufficient airspeed to maintain control of the airplane. The airplane veered to the left of the runway where it settled into an area of trees and brush.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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