Grumman American AA-5A accident near Richmond Hill, GA
On October 29, 1993, a Grumman American AA-5A (airplane) was involved in an accident near Richmond Hill, GA. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- October 29, 1993
- Place
- Richmond Hill, GA
- Aircraft
- Grumman American AA-5A · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 31.931°N, 81.300°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001211X13515
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On October 29, 1993, at 1720 eastern daylight time, a Grumman American AA-5A, N26462, was substantially damaged following a collision with water near Richmond Hill, Georgia. The private pilot was fatally injured in the accident. The aircraft was being operated under 14 CFR Part 91 by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time, and no flight plan had been filed for the local, personal flight. The flight departed Richmond Hill, Georgia, at an undetermined time. Witnesses in the area stated that they observed the aircraft flying over the Ogeechee River. The witnesses stated that the engine sounded as if it was running normally. The aircraft appeared to dive toward the river, and then follow the river, barely missing a set of power lines. The witnesses stated that the aircraft appeared to be turning to the right when the right wing struck the water. The right wing separated from the aircraft as the aircraft entered the water. The pilot was observed to surface for a brief moment and then disappeared beneath the surface of the river. PERSONNEL INFORMATION The pilot, Mr. Kenneth A. Samer, held a private pilot certificate with airplane single engine land and instrument airplane ratings. His pilot log book showed a total of 537 hours of flight time logged, and approximately 270 hours of flight time in the Grumman AA-5A. Mr. Samer held a second class medical certificate, which was issued on July 1, 1992. Additional personnel information may be obtained on page 3 of this report under section titled First Pilot Information. AIRCRAFT INFORMATION Th
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE ABOVE THE WATER. AND HIS PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT DUE TO DRUGS.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
