Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and subsequent go-around.
NTSB analysis
The pilot stated that he touched down a little early on the 2,998-foot-long runway, and the airplane began to porpoise. He stated that he attempted a go-around but had insufficient airspeed to maintain control of the airplane. The airplane veered to the left of the runway where it settled into an area of trees and brush.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN09CA568 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 2, 2009
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Holland, Michigan
- Nearest airport
- Holland Park Airport (HLM)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-1C
- N-number
- N9649U
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.