# NTSB ATL82DA271: Grumman AA-5B, N4514B, Moulton, AL, September 13, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: September 13, 1982, 11:20 local (16:20 UTC)
- Place: Moulton, AL
- Location: 34.4882° N, 87.2823° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Moulton, AL, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.4882&lon=-87.2823&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report September 13, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71778
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL82DA271
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71778/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA271

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - brakes(normal) - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - dirt bank/rising embankment
  - terrain condition - fence

## Analysis

ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, AFTER TOUCHDOWN HE APPLIED BRAKES AND THE RIGHT BRAKE SEEMED TO LOCK INTERMITTENTLY DURING THE ROLL OUT. BLACK MARKS ON THE LANDING SURFACE REVEAL THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RIGHT SIDE AND IMPACTED AN EMBANKMENT AND STEEL POST. THIS WAS THE PILOTS FIRST LANDING IN THIS MODEL AIRCRAFT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4514B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4514B), registered now, S/N AA5B0999 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: GRUMMAN AA-5B
- Registry model: [Gulfstream American AA-5B](https://openairdocs.org/model/gulfstream-american-aa-5b) (registry code 3970106) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: AA5B-0999
- Airframe hours: 1310
- Engines: LYCOMING O-360-A4K 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Operator: Shamrock Aero Inc.
- Registered owner: Allen T. Nabors
- Departed: MEMPHIS, TN
- Destination: GRAND JUNCTION, CO
- Airport: Ag Air Strip/Racetrack, runway 9, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 35; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 500 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 180° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Temperature: 178 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19820913045719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820913045719A), Sep 13, 1982: Gulstm AA5B, Moulton, AL, Substantial damage. Aircraft hit pole when pilot made landing on drag strip.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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