1 fatal · American AA1B · 2005-02-10 · Petaluma, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX05FA090
Event ID
20050215X00190
Type
Accident
Date
2005-02-10
Location
Petaluma, CA, USA
Coordinates
37.263053, -122.611389
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
American
Model
AA1B
Registration
N5704L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed above the stall speed (Vso) while maneuvering to a landing area that resulted in a stall-spin. Factors in the accident were the fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to the pilot's fuel system mismanagement, and the mechanical binding of the fuel selector valve due to inadequate maintenance.