Grumman American AA-1B accident near Dodge Center, MN
On April 28, 2004, a Grumman American AA-1B (airplane) was involved in an accident near Dodge Center, MN. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- April 28, 2004
- Place
- Dodge Center, MN
- Aircraft
- Grumman American AA-1B · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 44.018°N, 92.831°W
- NTSB ID
- 20040503X00547
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On April 28, 2004, at 1612 central daylight time, a Grumman American AA-1B, N9919L, was destroyed during an in-flight collision with terrain after takeoff from runway 16 (4,500 feet by 75 feet, concrete) at the Dodge Center Airport (TOB), Dodge Center, Minnesota. The flight was being conducted under 14 CFR Part 91 and was not on a flight plan. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The personal flight was originating at the time of the accident. The intended destination was Airlake Airport (LVN), near Minneapolis, Minnesota. Three witnesses at the airport reported that they observed the accident pilot board the aircraft and taxi to the runway for takeoff. They reported the aircraft appeared and sounded normal. One of these individuals reported that he observed the accident aircraft takeoff toward the south. He stated that the aircraft was airborne about halfway down the runway and he watched it until it was approximately 500 feet above ground level. He estimated the aircraft was approximately three-quarters of the way down the runway at that point. He stated that he returned to his activities and became aware of the accident a few minutes later when one of the other witnesses alerted him. He went out and observed the accident scene and papers blowing in the wind. The other two witnesses reported that they did not observe the takeoff or the accident sequence. PERSONNEL INFORMATION The pilot held a commercial pilot certificate with airplane single and multi-engine land, instrument airplane and glider ratings. The cert
Probable cause
The pilot's failure maintain climb and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during initial climb out after takeoff. The aircraft's low altitude, high gusty winds and low level turbulence were contributing factors.
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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.
