Gulfstream AA-5B accident near Boxborough, Massachusetts, June 1, 1985
On June 1, 1985 at about 9:15 pm local time, a Gulfstream AA-5B, registered N4523B, was destroyed in an accident near Boxborough, Massachusetts (Stow Minute Man airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 1, 1985 · about 9:15 pm local time
- Place
- Boxborough, Massachusetts · Stow Minute Man
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Gulfstream AA-5B
- Registration
- N4523B · no longer on the register · serial AA5B1090
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE PILOT MADE SIX ATTEMPTS AT LANDING WITH A LEFT CROSSWIND OF 24 KNOTS. ON THE LAST ATTEMPT HE WAS OBSERVED TO LOSE CONTROL AND CRASH INTO THE TREES OFF HE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT BURNDED AND THE PILOT RECEIVED SERIOUS INJURIES.
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: 110 hours in all; 38 in this make and model; 37 in the last 90 days; 37 in the last 30 days; 110 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 353 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, May 2, 1985; 47 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 2,400 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-360-AAK (piston); 0 hours total
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: 06G Youngstown OH
- Destination: 6B6 Stow/Minuteman MA
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 3, 2,770 ft by 50 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 310° at 12 knots, gusting 24
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 6,000 ft; not recorded
- Temperature: 79°F (26°C), dew point 55°F (13°C)
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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