# NTSB Accident NYC02FA152
> **Grumman American AA-5B** · 2002-08-02 · Marietta, PA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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