ENGINE PHOTOS ADDED 3/14/24

DATE OF INCIDENT:  8/18/2023

DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT:

While conducting a low pass over, the airplane encountered a downdraft and impacted the ground. The airplane subsequently rebounded and came to rest in an upright position. No mechanical issues reported.

DATE OF LAST INSPECTION:  7/11/2023

AIRCRAFT:    1979 Grumman AA-5B Tiger   N4537Y   S/N: AA5B1292     TT:  2,210

ENGINE:       Lycoming   MODEL:  0-360-A4K   S/N:  L-26816-36A  TT:  2,210    TSMOH:  158

PROPELLER:  McCauley    MODEL:  1A170/FFA7563   S/N:  UNK    TT: UNK     TSMOH:  158

AVIONICS / EQUIPMENT:

         See photos

DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGE:

Both wings

Fuselage

Empennage

Prop strike

Panel crushed inward

See photos

REMARKS:

Logbooks - We digitize ALL logbooks available, if it's not digitized then it's not available unless otherwise noted.

Times are per logbook entries.

Engine was torn from aircraft upon impact and is being stored inside a hangar along with the prop.

Wings and tail have been removed.

LOCATION OF SALVAGE: Phoenix, AZ

SALVAGE MAY BE INSPECTED BY SENDING AN EMAIL:  Salvage@UnderwritersSalvageCompany.com