Gulfstream AA5B accident near La Grange, Texas, May 26, 1991
On May 26, 1991 at about 11:25 pm local time, a Gulfstream AA5B, registered N4554B, was substantially damaged in an accident near La Grange, Texas (La Grange airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER AIRCRAFT HANDLING.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 26, 1991 · about 11:25 pm local time
- Place
- La Grange, Texas · La Grange · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Gulfstream AA5B
- Registration
- N4554B · registry record · serial 1183
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
DURING A DAYLIGHT LANDING TO AN IMPROVED RUNWAY, THE PRIVATE PILOT EXECUTED A RIGHT TURN AT HIGH SPEED RESULTING IN THE AIRPLANE SLIDING RIGHT AND A LOSS OF CONTROL. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK THREE METAL PIPES AND A CHAIN LINK FENCE. THE PILOT EXECUTED THE RIGHT TURN WHEN SHE BECAME AWARE THAT SHE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO STOP ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY. THE PILOT REPORTED A LOSS OF BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS; HOWEVER, INSPECTION OF THE BRAKES REVEALED NO MALFUNCTION.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 82 hours in all; 4 in this make and model; 9 in the last 90 days; 1 in the last 30 days; 36 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: unk
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded; 0 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 2,650 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-360 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: AUS Austin TX at 11:50 pm
- Destination: T49 La Grange TX
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 36, 3,250 ft by 40 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: at 5 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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