# N28311: 1977 Grumman American Avn. AA-5B, registration cancelled 2025-11-04

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: November 4, 2025
- Status when cancelled: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Grumman American Avn. AA-5B](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-american-avn-aa-5b) (registry code 3960105)
- Engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A16EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A16EA) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: AA5B0555
- Year built: 1977
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date: August 5, 1977
- Certificate issued: April 1, 2025
- Last registry action: April 1, 2025
- Mode S code: A2DBB5
- Owner when cancelled: [Life Finds A Way LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIFE%20FINDS%20A%20WAY%20LLC)
- Location: [Sarasota, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Sarasota)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 27.3447° N, 82.3542° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 34240, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28311
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=28311
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N28311-2025-11-04

From the FAA registry file of November 5, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Grumman American Avn. AA-5B: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-american-avn-aa-5b.md

## NTSB investigations (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA25LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA184), Apr 23, 2025: Grumman American Avn. AA-5B (N28311), Zolfo Springs, FL, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff. Contributing was the flight instructor’s lack of remedial action.
- [NTSB ATL82DA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA262), Sep 2, 1982: Grumman AA5B (N28311), Darlington, SC, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20250423021249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250423021249A), Apr 23, 2025: Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N28311), Zolfo Springs, FL, Destroyed. On April 23,2025 a Grumman AA-5B was departing a 3400FT grass runway at bald eagle airfield - Myakka Head 67FL in Zolfo Springs Florida. 3 people were on board…
- [Incident 19900412015299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900412015299I), Apr 12, 1990: Gulstm AA5B (N28311), Jackson, MS, Minor damage. Nose gear axle broke on landing while making a touch and go. Damaged gear pant and tire.
- [Accident 19820902043429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820902043429A), Sep 2, 1982: Gulstm AA5B (N28311), Darlington, SC, Substantial damage. Pilot stated after touchdown wind shifted and he was unable to stop aircraft on remaining runway.

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