# FAA incident reports: American AA-1 A list on [American AA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-aa-1.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 4 · 159 reports - [Incident 20220504006629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220504006629I.md): American AA-1 · Fredricktown, MO · May 4, 2022 · N917BR · Minor damage > On 05/04/2022 the pilot departed perryville regional airport (pcd) after preflight of N917BR. He completed two takeoffs and landings then taxied back to the ramp. He then decided to do some pattern work and fly to (a paul vance Fredericktown Regional… - [Accident 20220407022549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220407022549A.md): American AA-1 · Kennesaw, GA · Apr 7, 2022 · N623W · Destroyed > On April 7, 2022, at 1015 eastern daylight time, [privacy data omitted] was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Kennesaw, Georgia. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a title 14 code of federal… - [Accident 20220311003549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220311003549A.md): American AA-1 · Bay Minette, AL · Mar 11, 2022 · N5774L · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > The aircraft was discovered and reported by a coast guard helicopter making an approach into the airport. At approximately 1309 LCL. The aircraft with one fatality was located approximately 150 feet down an embankment on the west end of the taxiway for runway… - [Accident 20200905016339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200905016339A.md): American AA-1 · Newnan, GA · Sep 5, 2020 · N6107L · Substantial damage > On September 5, 2020 at approximately 1750 eastern daylight time, N6107L, a 1969 American AA-1, was operating as a title 14 code of federal regulations part 91 flight when it sustained substantial damage while attempting to land at the Newnan Coweta County… - [Accident 20180524015039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180524015039A.md): American AA-1 · Port Orange, FL · May 24, 2018 · N5787L · Substantial damage > A Grumman AA-1 aircraft on a personal flight departed spruce creek airport (7FL6) at approximately 4:00 pm. After takeoff, the PIC stated he made a left downwind departure to the west of the airport at approximately 1000 feet staying clear of daytona beach… - [Accident 20170409005609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170409005609A.md): American AA-1 · New Market, VA · Apr 9, 2017 · N5690L · Destroyed > On April 9, 2017 at approximately 1530, the pilot of an American AA-1 aircraft was making approach to land at New Market Airport, 8W2. The aircraft was properly certificated and airworthy. Pilot stated he was on final at 80 KTS when he was distracted by the… - [Accident 20160612006019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160612006019A.md): American AA-1 · Denton, MT · Jun 12, 2016 · N5720L · Substantial damage > On June 12, 2016 at approximately 0745, an American AA-1, sustained substantial damage to the left and right wings, propeller and fuselage when the aircraft didn?t make enough speed for sustained flight during take-off, went through a fence at the end of the… - [Accident 20160312001679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160312001679A.md): American AA-1 · Brigham City, UT · Mar 12, 2016 · N5703L · Substantial damage > Pilot took off from runway 17, there was a crosswind, at rotation the aircraft veered right, the aircraft hit the runway and bent the nose gear the aircraft managed to takeoff, the pilot talked to a flight instructor that was in an other aircraft and flew by… - [Accident 20150208001009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150208001009A.md): American AA-1 · Fort Meade, MD · Feb 8, 2015 · N6116L · Substantial damage > Owners of aircraft were having issues with a rough running engine which is supported by maintenance logbook entries. The aircraft had a substantial but not complete power loss shortly after takeoff which caused the airplane to not be able to climb. The… - [Accident 20140421005649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140421005649A.md): American AA-1 · Colorado Spring, CO · Apr 21, 2014 · N481HY · Destroyed > On April 21, 2014 at 1422 MDT, N481HY, a Grumman American AA-1 airplane impacted the ground of Meadow Lake Airport (fly). There was one person onboard, no injuries were sustained. The weather at the time was VMC. The aircraft was destroyed - [Accident 20130523009589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130523009589A.md): American AA-1 · Truckee, CA · May 23, 2013 · N5909L · Destroyed > The aircraft lost engine power at about 8500 feet AGL during the initial takeoff climb out and impacted several trees at the 7700 foot level about 8 miles east of Truckee, CA. (Trk) the airplane was owned by a private individual and piloted by a commercial… - [Accident 20121115025999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121115025999A.md): American AA-1 · Morgan, UT · Nov 15, 2012 · N5642L · Destroyed · 1 fatal > AA-1 American aircraft crashed approx. 5.6 miles from Morgan, UT. Airport (42U).N5642L took off from runway #3 to the north. This is not normal, according to pilot witness. The usual takeoff direction depending winds is to the south. The morning of accident,… - [Accident 20120825021019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120825021019A.md): American AA-1 · Llano, TX · Aug 25, 2012 · N5796L · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On August 25, 2012, an AA-1, yankee, crashed, southeast of the Llano Airport, after experiencing an engine quit. The aircraft stalled and crashed, right wing first. A witness,flying in the area, reported seeing the entire top surface of the aircraft in a 70… - [Incident 20120810017569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120810017569I.md): American AA-1 · Cameron Park, CA · Aug 10, 2012 · N5718L · No damage > The carburetor needle valve stuck open causing an rich mixture and partial loss of power during climb out. The pilot reported the engine would not make enough power to sustaine altitude forcing an emergency landing on Cameron Park drive. - [Accident 20100719037949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100719037949A.md): American AA-1 · Gallup, NM · Jul 19, 2010 · N5660L · Destroyed > On 07/19/2010, at approximately 1145 MDT, N5660L lost control and impacted the ground approximately 2 miles ssw of Gallup municipal airport, Gallup, new Mexico(kgup).the commercial pilot and one passenger sustained serious injuries and the aircraft was… - [Accident 20090503009839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090503009839A.md): Amrgen AA1 · Cumberland, WI · May 3, 2009 · N5905L · Substantial damage > (-23) On may 3, 2009 Mr. Winch, the pilot of N5905L attempted a crosswind takeoff and lost control of his aircraft. The aircraft came to rest in a corn field north of the runway. The takeoff was attempted on a grass runway that crossed over a paved runway. At… - [Accident 20070616015169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070616015169A.md): Amrgen AA1 · Chicago, IL · Jun 16, 2007 · N5651L · Destroyed > (-23) Pilot was performing touch and goes on runway 36 at Lansing airport, IL (igq). Taking off on runway 36 engine stopped running. An off airport landing was attempted at a golf course nearby. - [Accident 20061105025019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061105025019A.md): Amrgen AA1 · Lakeland, FL · Nov 5, 2006 · N5657L · Substantial damage > (-23) Airman landed hard on a sod runway, the nose strut failed and the aircraft impacted post failure on the nose cowl and propeller causing the top motor mounts to fail and pull away from the original mount point. This fail moment also caused the top… - [Incident 20060422006399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060422006399I.md): Amrgen AA1 · Lakeview, AR · Apr 22, 2006 · N6214L · Minor damage > (-23) On April 22, 2006, at about 1807 CDT, a Grumman GA-AA-1, N6214L, ran off the end of a grass runway (rwy 06) down a 30 degree slope where the nose landing gear failed and the aircraft came to rest. The private pilot and single passenger were not injured… - [Incident 20050403014339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050403014339I.md): Amrgen AA1 · Princeton, MN · Apr 3, 2005 · N6165L · Minor damage > (-23) Student pilot was issued a letter of no solo flight until pilot obtains additional dual flight instruction, as the result of a hard landing with propeller damage. - [Accident 20040724014629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040724014629A.md): Amrgen AA1 · Guernsey, WY · Jul 24, 2004 · N5667L · Destroyed > (-23) Aircraft was loaded aft of center of gravity (CG) and 80 pounds over gross on weight. Pilot failed to consider effect of density altitude. - [Accident 20040706019449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040706019449A.md): Amrgen AA1 · Batavia, OH · Jul 6, 2004 · N5903L · Destroyed > (-23) The pilot attempted another takeoff after aborting his first attempt on runway 22 which is 3600' long with 8 degree upslope. The surface wind was less than 10 knots and slightly from the left. The pilot stated that he had approximately 14 gallons of… - [Accident 20040704027589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040704027589A.md): Amrgen AA1 · Lake Texoma, TX · Jul 4, 2004 · N6241L · Destroyed > (-23) Pilot took off from cedar mills marina in right to left crosswind. Pilot reported that he stayed low to build airspeed. Runway is lined on both sides by trees that sheltered the aircraft from crosswind. After clearing runway pilot lost control and… - [Accident 20040313003639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040313003639A.md): Amrgen AA1 · Selma, CA · Mar 13, 2004 · N6175L · Substantial damage > (-23) On 3/13/2004 at approximately 1445 PST, [privacy data omitted], pilot in command of American AA1 aircraft, N6175L, crashed during an aborted takeoff from Selma Airport runway 28, Selma, CA. [privacy data omitted] Was conducting an aircraft orientation… - [Accident 20031022029239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031022029239A.md): Amrgen AA1 · San Martin, CA · Oct 22, 2003 · N5968L · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft lost power between 100 and 300 feet on takeoff and forced to land off airport. Pilot indicated that getting the aircraft on the ground in the only clear space available resulted in a very hard landing causing extensive damage to the aircraft.… - [Accident 20031008031199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031008031199A.md): Amrgen AA1 · Bartow, FL · Oct 8, 2003 · N5668L · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot and sole occupant of the aircraft had just performed an engine oil change at Bartow municipal airport, but he failed to add new oil. He departed Bartow with the intention of flying the airplane to winter haven airport. At approximately one mile… - [Accident 20021223034249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021223034249A.md): Amrgen AA1 · Chehalis, WA · Dec 23, 2002 · N5985L · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft lost power after turning base 200 yards from runway. Passenger reported pilot pushed the throttle in several times without any response. Aircraft was not able to descent and landed in a pond south of runway. Aircraft flipped inverted in the… - [Accident 20020630018409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020630018409A.md): Amrgen AA1 · York, PA · Jun 30, 2002 · N5684L · Substantial damage > (-23) On takeoff from rwy 34 airspeed accelerated normally. After lift off the pilot noticed the aircrafts climb performance was not as expected, he could not obtain enough power to clear the terrain ahead. The airplane bounced off the first ridge and into… - [Incident 20020225004459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020225004459I.md): Amrgen AA1 · Orange, VA · Feb 25, 2002 · N5999L > (-23) On 02/25/02, while cruising at 5000 feet, approximately five miles past the Orange County Airport (W93), the pilot reported a severe vibration problem to ATC. The pilot made an uneventful landing on runway 25 and taxied to the ramp without incident.… - [Accident 20011028030609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011028030609A.md): Amrgen AA1 · Batavia, OH · Oct 28, 2001 · N5664L · No damage > (-23) The pilots departed 169 to conduct a bfr for Mr. Groenemann. At 500' AGL the engine began to run rough. An attempt was made to return to the airport. The aircraft began to decelerate and would not stay airborne. The aircraft clipped some trees and… - [Incident 20010902023739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010902023739I.md): Amrgen AA1 · Burlington, VT · Sep 2, 2001 · N5739L · Minor damage > (-23) While practicing take-offs and landings on runway 33, the pilot flared too high on her last landing attempt. The aircraft landed hard and the propeller contacted the runway. - [Accident 20000619019139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000619019139A.md): Amrgen AA1 · Nashua, NH · Jun 19, 2000 · N761XA · Substantial damage > (-23) A/c started take off normally on runway 32. The student pilot was practicing simulated soft field take offs. At rotation, the a/c was unstable and pilot had controllability problems. The a/c settled 3 times wiht nose at high angle at attack. The a/c hit… - [Incident 20000606035219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000606035219I.md): Amrgen AA1 · El Cajon, CA · Jun 6, 2000 · N5660L · Minor damage > (-23)Pilot attempted to taxi his Grumman American trainer aircraft from parking area, lost control and taxied into another parked aircraft. (Mooney N226C) the propeller of the Grumman struck the right wing of the Mooney causing damage to the propeller of the… - [Accident 20000523011569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000523011569A.md): Amrgen AA1 · Sandstone, MN · May 23, 2000 · N5712L · No damage > (-23) Tahe a/c flipped over, after striking the nose gear during an attempted cross-wind landing, causing substantail damage to the a/c and minor injuries to the pilot. - [Incident 19991014030189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991014030189I.md): Amrgen AA1 · Midland, TX · Oct 14, 1999 · N6192L · Minor damage > (-23) Tom garber a part owner and pilot, jump started the airplane because of a weak battery; he set the parking brakes and held the toe brakes during the start. Mr. Coffman then got into the right seat while the other pilot exited the left seat. Then Mr.… - [Accident 19990727009979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990727009979A.md): Amrgen AA1 · Laramie, WY · Jul 27, 1999 · N5989L · Damage unknown > Acft crashed under unknown circumstances at the 9,500 foot level near Laramie, WY. (-23) pilot failed to negotiate terrain. Pilot lost partial control of a/c while flying in mountainous area and attempted forced landing in clearing. - [Accident 19981204032759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981204032759A.md): Amrgen AA1 · Danielson, CT · Dec 4, 1998 · N6166L · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (.19) On December 4, 1998, about 1345 eastern standard time, an American AA-1 yankee, N6166L, was destroyed when it impacted a river in brooklyn, Connecticut, shortly after takeoff from Danielson Airport (5B3), Danielson, Connecticut. The student pilot was… - [Accident 19980701015529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980701015529A.md): Amrgen AA1 · Point Lookout, MO · Jul 1, 1998 · N5643L · Substantial damage > Acft yawed to the left on landing and ground looped, other cirsumstances are unknown. Point Lookout,MO (.4)the pilot stated that during the landing roll the tailwheel began to vibrate. The vibration increased and the airplane made a 'sharp yaw to the left.'… - [Incident 19980507019559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980507019559I.md): Gulstm AA1 · Oneonta, NY · May 7, 1998 · N6212L · Minor damage > On landing nosewheel broke off at tubular attach point. Prop damage. - [Accident 19971219039229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971219039229A.md): Gulstm AA1 · Monticello, FL · Dec 19, 1997 · N5789L · Destroyed > Tried takeoff from tallgrass short strip. Stalled into trees off end runway. Burned. (-23) pilot stated that he had a normal pre-flight, normal run-up, good mag drop, tach and RPM were normal. Pilot stated that he never got to climb out speed. Rotated and got… - [Accident 19971122047569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971122047569A.md): Amrgen AA1 · Nevada, MO · Nov 22, 1997 · N6214L · Substantial damage > (-16) On November 22, 1997, Dr. Robert r. jones operated American GA-AA-1, N6214L, as pilot in command on a personal flight from the miami county airport, paola, Kansas, to the Nevada municipal airport, Nevada, Missouri. Ata pproximately 1700 CST, while… - [Incident 19970712018189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970712018189I.md): Gulstm AA1 · Cookson, OK · Jul 12, 1997 · N5678L · Minor damage > Aircraft lost power on takeoff, ran off the runway, struck a ditch. (-5) pilot stated engine did not seem to make full power and aborted takeoff, then rolled off end of runway across a ditch. Heat index was high, full of fuel and one passenger. Followup found… - [Incident 19970607021029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970607021029I.md): Gulstm AA1 · Bellingham, WA · Jun 7, 1997 · N5985L > Lost power on final. Force landed on runway 34. Fuel exhaustion. Bubble style fuel indicators showed quarter. - [Accident 19970510009829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970510009829A.md): Gulstm AA1 · Lewisburg, WV · May 10, 1997 · N5734L · Destroyed > Aircraft ran out of fuel, made emergency landing in a field, hit a fence. (.4) on may 10, 1997, about 1303 eastern daylight time, an American AA-1, N5734L, was destroyed as it impacted the ground and collided with a fence during a forced landing south of the… - [Accident 19961013032062A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961013032062A.md): Gulstm AA1 · Angier, NC · Oct 13, 1996 · N5900L · Substantial damage > During takeoff roll collided with a aircraft that was back taxiing on runway after landing. Neither saw other. (-23) aircraft struck another aircraft on takeoff. - [Accident 19960812022539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960812022539A.md): Gulstm AA1 · Rosamond, CA · Aug 12, 1996 · N5616L · Destroyed > Struck a tree on mountainside circling to climb to negoiate a pass. Density altitude a factor. Circling too low. - [Accident 19950910028159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950910028159A.md): Gulstm AA1 · Sarasota, FL · Sep 10, 1995 · N112FA · Substantial damage > Running out of runway on takeoff. Lifted early. Failed climb. Collided with trees. At gross wt. Failed to abort. - [Accident 19950605022559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950605022559A.md): Gulstm AA1 · Osage Beach, MO · Jun 5, 1995 · N6122L · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Rolled into steep turn on initial climbout. Tried recover rudder only. Stall slipped into trees. Burned on impact. - [Accident 19950601018039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950601018039A.md): Gulstm AA1 · Rock Hill, SC · Jun 1, 1995 · N6241L · Substantial damage > Lost directional control near end of landing roll. Crosswind and castering. Non steerable nose wheel are factors. - [Accident 19941214043459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941214043459A.md): Gulstm AA1 · Thermal, CA · Dec 14, 1994 · N6236L · Destroyed > Unable to outclimb rising terrain or turn around. Collided with terrain. 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