Accident Grumman AA-1B N1496R, Tuesday 24 April 1984

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Date:	Tuesday 24 April 1984
Time:	06:29 LT
Type:	Grumman AA-1B
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N1496R
MSN:	0596
Engine model:	Lycoming O-235-C2C
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Panama City, FL - United States of America
Phase:	En route
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Daytona Beach, FL
Destination airport:	Panama City, FL (KPEN)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
THE PLT STATED HE ENCOUNTERED HEAD WINDS STRONGER THAN FORECAST & THE ACFT RAN OUT OF FUEL. HE MADE A FORCED LANDING IN WHAT APPEARED TO BE A CLEARED FIELD. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE ACFT HIT A DITCH & NOSED OVER. THE PLT INDICATED THAT THE SURFACE OF THE GROUND WAS OBSCURED BY SHORT PINE TREES.

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