Final None Jul 4, 2023

N26387 accident at Redstone Arsenal, AL

Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA5A — Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail at Redstone Arsenal, AL

DateJul 4, 2023
Tail numberN26387
AircraftGrumman American AA5A · Grumman AA-5 Tiger/Cheetah · AA5
LocationRedstone Arsenal, AL
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA23LA286

Probable cause

The separation of the clamp assembly securing the throttle control cable outer housing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the throttle.

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