MINR · Grumman American AA5B · 2003-07-05 · Block Island, RI, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC03LA150
Event ID
20030716X01118
Type
Accident
Date
2003-07-05
Location
Block Island, RI, USA
Coordinates
41.168056, -71.577774
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
4
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Grumman American
Model
AA5B
Registration
N1966L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, after a loss of engine power as reported by the pilot. Factors in this accident were the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and the crosswind condition.