AAIB investigation to Grumman AA-5, G-BBSA

Loss of power after takeoff, Teesside International Airport, 25 September 2021.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 16 June 2022
• Last updated: 7 July 2022 — See all updates

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 25 September 2021
• Aircraft type: Grumman AA-5
• Location: Teesside International Airport
• Registration: G-BBSA

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.

Download report:

Grumman AA-5, G-BBSA 07-22

Safety Recommendation document:

G-BBSA Safety Recommendation Document

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

1. 7 July 2022

   Report published

2. 16 June 2022

   First published.