# NTSB Accident FTW96FA352
> **Grumman American AA-1B** · 1996-08-20 · BOULDER, CO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW96FA352
- **Event ID:** 20001208X06484
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-08-20
- **Location:** BOULDER, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.039871, -105.369369
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Grumman American
- **Model:** AA-1B
- **Registration:** N6505L
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's poor judgment in attempting low altitude flight in mountainous terrain without adequate mountain flying training which led to low altitude maneuvering exceeding the climb capability of the airplane. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, lack of experience in flying in mountainous terrain, lack of familiarity with the geographic area, and the mountainous and canyon-featured terrain.

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