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September 19, 2025 · Grumman American Avn AA-5B NO Series · N81317

Plymouth, MA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 19, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Plymouth, MA
Aircraft
Grumman American Avn AA-5B NO Series (1977)
Tail Number
N81317
Operator
Como Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ERA25LA356

The pilot of a high wing airplane was taxiing from the hangar area to the runway for departure from the non-tower-controlled airport. The pilot of low wing airplane was also planning to depart from the same airport and began to taxi. As the low wing airplane approached an intersection, he did not see any approaching traffic and then looked inside to turn on a portable ADS-B receiver. Several seconds later, the low wing airplane’s propeller contacted the right wing of the of the high wing airplane, substantially damaging the wing. Both pilots reported that their were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of their respective airplanes that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot of the low wing airplane also stated that he should have looked for traffic a second time during the taxi and should have turned on the portable ADS-B receiver before starting the taxi.

NTSB Probable Cause

The low wing airplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and his decision to activate the portable ADS-B receiver while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.

Full Narrative

The pilot of a high wing airplane was taxiing from the hangar area to the runway for departure from the non-tower-controlled airport. The pilot of low wing airplane was also planning to depart from the same airport and began to taxi. As the low wing airplane approached an intersection, he did not see any approaching traffic and then looked inside to turn on a portable ADS-B receiver. Several seconds later, the low wing airplane’s propeller contacted the right wing of the of the high wing airplane, substantially damaging the wing. Both pilots reported that their were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of their respective airplanes that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot of the low wing airplane also stated that he should have looked for traffic a second time during the taxi and should have turned on the portable ADS-B receiver before starting the taxi.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:03 EDT
Nearest AirportPlymouth Muni (0.3nm WNW)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman American Avn AA-5B NO Series
Tail NumberN81317
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorComo Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4K · Reciprocating · 180 | Cont Motor · O-470R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 56 · Third Class · None
Crew 3Age 63 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 F / 55 F
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time06:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data