Gulfstream American AA-5B accident near Barrett, TX
On August 19, 2000, a Gulfstream American AA-5B (airplane) was involved in an accident near Barrett, TX. 4 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- August 19, 2000
- Place
- Barrett, TX
- Aircraft
- Gulfstream American AA-5B · Airplane
- Injuries
- 4 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 29.911°N, 95.050°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001212X21719
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On August 19, 2000, approximately 1000 central daylight time, a Gulfstream American AA-5B airplane, N4516P, was destroyed when it impacted trees and terrain while maneuvering near Barrett, Texas. The airplane was registered to and operated by the Tiger Flying Club of Gregg County, Inc., of Longview, Texas. The private pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The cross-country flight originated from Longview, Texas, at 0821, and was destined for Galveston, Texas. Witnesses, located at football fields near the northwest end of the Texas Sport Ranch and the Rogers private airstrip, reported that they observed the airplane approach from the west, and it appeared that it was going to land. As the airplane flew by the witnesses, at about 30-60 feet agl, the engine "sounded like it was cutting out." After the airplane passed by the witnesses, it pulled up and "suddenly the engine cut out." The airplane turned left and then nosed down into trees. The Texas Sport Ranch and Rogers private airstrip are located 36 nautical miles north-northwest of the Galveston International Airport. PERSONNEL INFORMATION According to FAA records, the pilot was issued a private pilot certificate on May 15, 1999, with an airplane single-engine land rating. The pilot was issued a third class medical certificate on May 18, 2000. The medical certificate stipulated limitations to use hearing amplification and wear corrective lenses while operat
Probable cause
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
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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.
