MINR · Grumman AA-5A · 2008-05-04 · Atlanta, ID, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX08CA125
Event ID
20080611X00827
Type
Accident
Date
2008-05-04
Location
Atlanta, ID, USA
Coordinates
43.81361, -115.135002
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Grumman
Model
AA-5A
Registration
N9720U
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff to clear trees during the initial climb. Contributing factors were the soft and rough nature of the short runway surface.