# N5859L: 1972 American AA-5, registration cancelled 2018-01-25

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: January 25, 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: AA5-0059
- Year built: 1972
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date: April 15, 1972
- Certificate issued: November 9, 2004
- Last registry action: November 20, 2007
- Mode S code: A78C19
- Owner when cancelled: [Burnett Steven R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURNETT%20STEVEN%20R)
- Location: [Wheatland, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Wheatland)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 42.0019° N, 105.1298° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 82201, within about 23 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5859L
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=5859L
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5859L-2018-01-25

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 (1)

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 DEN08CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA019), Oct 24, 2007: Grumman American AA-5 (N5859L), Wheatland, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to execute an off-airport landing on a dirt road. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 20071023830129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071023830129A), Oct 23, 2007: Amrgen AA5 (N5859L), Wheatland, WY, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was assisting cattle gathering operations and attempted to land on two track muddy road. Left main landing gear hung up in mud and caused pilot to…

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