Final
2 fatal
Sep 26, 2019
N9774U crash at Cowles, NM
American Aviation AA5 — Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT) at Cowles, NM
DateSep 26, 2019
Tail numberN9774U
AircraftAmerican AA5 · Grumman AA-5 Tiger/Cheetah · AA5
LocationCowles, NM
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries2 fatal
NTSB caseWPR19FA266
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to fly into terrain that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain.
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