| Crash location | 42.790555°N, 86.162500°W |
| Nearest city | Holland, MI
42.787523°N, 86.108930°W 2.7 miles away |
| Tail number | N9649U |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 02 Sep 2009 |
| Aircraft type | Grumman American AVN. CORP. AA-1C |
| Additional details: | None |
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.
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and subsequent go-around.