# NTSB SEA83LA150: Gulfstream American AA-1A, N9357L, Sekiu, WA, July 16, 1983

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 16, 1983, 14:00 local (21:00 UTC)
- Place: Sekiu, WA
- Coordinates: 48.289386, -124.399444 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=48.2894&lon=-124.3994&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 39730
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA83LA150
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/39730/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA150

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, go-around (vfr)
  - proper alignment - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - go-around - delayed, pilot in command (cause)
  - throttle/power control - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
  - flight controls - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
  - stall/mush - uncontrolled, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with object, go-around (vfr)
  - object - fence (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A FENCE DURING AN ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND AFTER A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE APPROACH. THE PILOT STATED THAT A CROSSWIND CARRIED THE ACFT TO THE RT OF THE RUNWAY WHICH NECESSITATED THE GO-AROUND. HE FURTHER STATED HIS AIRSPEED WAS LOW WHEN THE GO-AROUND WAS STARTED AND THE NOSE WAS RAISED TOO HIGH CAUSING A STALL/MUSH INTO A FENCE TO THE RT OF THE RUNWAY.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N9357L](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9357L-2009-03-19), registration cancelled 2009-03-19, S/N AA1A0057, built 1971 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: GULFSTREAM AMERICAN AA-1A
- Registry model: [American AA-1A](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-aa-1a) (registry code 0630710) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 0057
- Airframe hours: 2348
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-C2C 108 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Richard Woodward
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, June 21, 1983
- Airport: 11S, Seiku, runway 8, 2,980 × 60 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 41; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 27 total, 27 in this make and model, 12 as pilot in command, 3 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 90° at 15 knots, gusting 20
- Visibility: 25 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 70 °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 19830716033209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830716033209A), Jul 16, 1983: Gulstm AA1A, Sekiu, WA, Substantial damage. Student pilot lost directional control during go around and aircraft crashed into fence.

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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