Final
1 fatal
May 25, 2021
N26889 crash at Crossville, TN
Gulfstream American Corp AA-5A — Fuel related at Crossville, TN
DateMay 25, 2021
Tail numberN26889
AircraftGulfstream American AA-5A · Grumman AA-5 Tiger/Cheetah · AA5
LocationCrossville, TN
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Instructional
Injuries1 fatal
NTSB caseERA21FA232
Probable cause
A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a descent and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat following the initial loss of engine power.
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