Final 1 minor Jul 5, 2021

N28643 accident at Wells, NV

Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B — Collision during takeoff/land at LWL (Wells, NV)

DateJul 5, 2021
Tail numberN28643
AircraftGrumman American AA-5B · Grumman AA-5 Tiger/Cheetah · AA5
LocationLWL — Wells, NV
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseWPR21LA260

Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in an impact with terrain.

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