4 fatal · Grumman American AA-5B · 2002-08-02 · Marietta, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC02FA152
Event ID
20020816X01414
Type
Accident
Date
2002-08-02
Location
Marietta, PA, USA
Coordinates
40.087776, -76.581947
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
4
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Grumman American
Model
AA-5B
Registration
N81310
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper decision to operate an airplane with known mechanical deficiencies, his improper decision to return to the airport with inadequate altitude remaining, and his failure to maintain airspeed. A factor related to the accident was the malfunction of the ignition system, which resulted in a loss of engine power.