# NTSB Accident IAD01LA068
> **Grumman American AA-5A** · 2001-06-09 · DANBURY, CT, USA · MINR
## 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.

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