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AAIB investigation to Grumman AA-5, G-BBSA

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

July 7
09:19 2022

Summary:

The aircraft suffered a partial loss of engine power very shortly after takeoff from Runway 23 at Teesside International Airport. The pilot, believing the aircraft was outside the airport boundary, attempted a turnback to the airport to land. The aircraft stalled during the turn and struck the ground west of the runway near the Runway 05 threshold. The three occupants all sustained serious injuries.

Three Safety Recommendations are made with respect to pilot training for partial engine power loss events.

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Grumman AA-5, G-BBSA 07-22

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Published 16 June 2022
Last updated 7 July 2022 +show all updates
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