1 fatal · Grumman American AA-1B · 2004-04-28 · Dodge Center, MN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI04LA112
Event ID
20040503X00547
Type
Accident
Date
2004-04-28
Location
Dodge Center, MN, USA
Coordinates
44.018054, -92.83139
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Grumman American
Model
AA-1B
Registration
N9919L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure maintain climb and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during initial climb out after takeoff. The aircraft's low altitude, high gusty winds and low level turbulence were contributing factors.