MINR · Grumman American AA-5A · 2001-06-09 · DANBURY, CT, USA
Event
NTSB number
IAD01LA068
Event ID
20010703X01297
Type
Accident
Date
2001-06-09
Location
DANBURY, CT, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Grumman American
Model
AA-5A
Registration
N27221
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's misjudged altitude and excessive airspeed resulting in a collision with a pole. A factor was the cracked exhaust stack, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.