3 fatal · Grumman American AA-5B · 2003-07-19 · Steamboat Sprng, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN03FA133
Event ID
20030725X01196
Type
Accident
Date
2003-07-19
Location
Steamboat Sprng, CO, USA
Coordinates
40.335277, -106.688056
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
3
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Grumman American
Model
AA-5B
Registration
N742BM
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, high density altitude, and mountainous conditions.