# N5813L: 1971 American AA-5, registration cancelled 2018-02-16

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: February 16, 2018
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [American AA-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-aa-5) (registry code 0631410)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A16EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A16EA), [TCDS E-274](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-274) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: AA5-0013
- Year built: 1971
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date: January 28, 1972
- Certificate issued: October 3, 2012
- Last registry action: October 3, 2012
- Mode S code: A77C6B
- Owner when cancelled: [Davis James N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20JAMES%20N)
- Location: [Watertown, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Watertown)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 43.9690° N, 75.9105° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 13601, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5813L
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=5813L
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5813L-2018-02-16

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 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 American AA-5: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-aa-5.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 ERA13CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA090), Dec 20, 2012: American AA-5 (N5813L), Hot Springs, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while attempting to land in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC73DFJ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DFJ12), Oct 8, 1972: Amer Avco AA-5 (N5813L), Montour Falls, NY, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20121220027689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121220027689A), Dec 20, 2012: American AA-5 (N5813L), Hot Springs, VA, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted], PIC of N5813L, American AA-5, was landing on runway 7. Winds were 140-170 at 12 knots gusting to 20 as reported by the airport. Upon…
- [Incident 19850929052989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850929052989I), Sep 29, 1985: Gulstm AA5 (N5813L), Westfield, MA, Minor damage. Porpoised on landing and propeller struck runway. Added power and made go around with safe landing.

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