# NTSB investigations: 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 5 · 212 investigations

- [NTSB ERA26LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA283.md): American AA-1 · Kearneysville, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 23, 2026 · N6132L · Substantial damage
  > On July 23, 2026, at 1440 eastern daylight time, an American AA-1, N6132L, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Kearneysville, West Virginia. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were seriously injured. The airplane was being…
- [NTSB ERA22LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA182.md): American AA-1 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 7, 2022 · N623W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ERA22FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA153.md): American AA-1 · Bay Minette, AL · Incident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Mar 11, 2022 · N5774L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during taxi, which resulted in a taxiway overrun and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the incident were the low visibility conditions that existed at the airport around the time of the incident.
- [NTSB ERA20LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA308.md): American AA 1 · Newnan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2020 · N6107L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in an interruption of the fuel supply to the engine and a subsequent a total loss of engine power due.
- [NTSB GAA18CA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA343.md): American AA · Port Orange, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2018 · N5787L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA17CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA241.md): American AA 1 · New Market, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2017 · N5690L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach path, which resulted in an impact with trees.
- [NTSB GAA16CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA319.md): American AA 1 · Denton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2016 · N5720L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature rotation and failure to attain sufficient airspeed required for a sustained climb, resulting in a runway overrun and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB GAA16CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA149.md): American AA 1 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2016 · N5703L · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control during landing, due to nose landing gear damage sustained in the prior takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB ERA15LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA123.md): American AA-1 · Fort Meade, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2015 · N6116L · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s failure to detect the incorrect dry valve tappet clearances while troubleshooting ongoing engine issues, which resulted in partial loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the partial loss of engine power was the mechanic's failure…
- [NTSB CEN14LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA221.md): American AA 1 · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2014 · N481HY · Destroyed
  > The loss of directional control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of fire damage.
- [NTSB WPR13LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA251.md): American AA-1 · Truckee, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2013 · N5909L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lean the fuel mixture during takeoff in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR13FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA041.md): American AA-1 · Morgan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2012 · N5642L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in frost remaining on the airplane's surfaces and led to its inability to produce enough lift to clear rising terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12FA570](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA570.md): American AA-1 · Llano, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2012 · N5796L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision during practice traffic pattern work. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s use of sedating medication on the day of the accident and airplane’s high angle of attack…
- [NTSB CEN10CA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA384.md): American AA-1 · Gallup, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2010 · N5660L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to attain an adequate airspeed that led to a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for an off-airport landing and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CEN09CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA279.md): American AA-1 · Cumberland, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2009 · N5905L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI07LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA170.md): American AA-1 · Lansing, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2007 · N5651L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb due to a bent exhaust valve and fouled spark plugs.
- [NTSB MIA07CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA012.md): American AA-1 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2006 · N5657L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare/touchdown which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN04LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA110.md): American AA-1 · Guernsey, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2004 · N5667L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate use of carburetor heat which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident were weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing, and a lack of suitable terrain for a forced…
- [NTSB NYC04LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA158.md): Grumman American AA-1 · Batavia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2004 · N5903L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation which failed to assure the takeoff performance needed to out climb obstacles. Factors in this accident were the up sloping runway, the high density altitude, and airplane being loaded above it's maximum gross…
- [NTSB FTW04LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA174.md): Grumman AA-1 · Gordonville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2004 · N6241L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature lift-off and his failure to abort the takeoff. Contributing factors were the soft and muddy runway conditions and the unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB LAX04LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA156.md): American AA-1 · Selma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2004 · N6175L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which failed to assure adequate takeoff performance, and his failure to abort the takeoff. The aircraft inadequate weight and balance was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX04LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA022.md): American AA-1 · San Martin, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2003 · N5968L · Substantial damage
  > The absence of compression in two of the airplane's four cylinders, and the pilot/mechanic's failure to maintain the engine in an airworthy condition, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA04CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA001.md): American General AA-1 · Bartow, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2003 · N5668L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation. Also causal was the pilot's improper maintenance.
- [NTSB SEA03LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA020.md): Grumman American AA-1 · Chehalis, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2002 · N5985L · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power, for undetermined reasons, while the aircraft was on a VFR final approach. No suitable terrain for landing and water were factors.
- [NTSB NYC02LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA125.md): Grumman American AA-1 · York, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N5684L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush into a corn field. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB NYC02LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA018.md): American AA-1 · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2001 · N5664L · Substantial damage
  > Malfunction of an exhaust valve. A factor was the pilot/owner's failure to comply with the engine manufacturer's service instructions.
- [NTSB NYC00LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA170.md): Grumman American AA-1 · Nashua, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2000 · N761XA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed corrective action.
- [NTSB CHI00LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA142.md): American AA-1 · Sandstone, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2000 · N5712L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not attaining an airspeed necessary for the go-around and not maintaining clearance from terrain. Factors were the crosswind, gust, and the collapsed nose gear.
- [NTSB DEN99LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA130.md): American AA-1 · Centennial, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1999 · N5989L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to consult the airplane performance charts and allowing the airplane to exceed its climb performance. Factors were high density altitude conditions and a downdraft.
- [NTSB NYC99FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA033.md): Gulfstream American AA-1 · Brooklyn, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1998 · N6166L · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI98LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA234.md): American AA-1TW · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N5643L · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the tailwheel assembly due to corrosion. A factor associated with the accident was the overload failure of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL98LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA027.md): American AA-1 · Monticello, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1997 · N5789L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and failure to ensure that the airplane would be able to clear trees during takeoff. Related factors were: the high/wet vegetation on the grass runway, and the proximity of trees to the runway.
- [NTSB CHI98LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA056.md): American AA-1 · Nevada, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1997 · N6214L · Substantial damage
  > a deer that ran onto the runway as the airplane was landing. The reduced light condition at dusk was a related factor.
- [NTSB IAD97LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA074.md): American AA-1 · Lewisburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N5734L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight, which led to the loss of a fuel cap and subsequent fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA004.md): American AA-1 · Angier, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1996 · N5900L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Aeronca 65's pilots selection of the wrong taxi route, and his inadequate visual lookout during back taxi.
- [NTSB LAX96LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA305.md): American AA-1 · Rosamond, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1996 · N5616L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his delayed decision to reverse the airplane's direction.
- [NTSB MIA95LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA219.md): American AA-1 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N112FA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff resulting in a premature takeoff, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. The pilot's failure to perform the necessary performance data computations for the flight and his diverted attention due to…
- [NTSB CHI95LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA165.md): Grumman AA-1 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1995 · N6122L · Destroyed
  > a low altitude maneuver performed by the pilot and the pilot not maintaining the airplane's airspeed. A factor in this accident was the pilot encountering a stall/mush.
- [NTSB ATL95LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA104.md): American AA-1 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N6214L · Substantial damage
  > An inoperative left main wheel brake that resulted in a loss of directional control. A factor was the wet, grass runway.
- [NTSB LAX95LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA051.md): American AA-1 · Oasis, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1994 · N6236L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper inflight decision by selecting an inadequate terrain clearance altitude over mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB BFO95LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA008.md): American General AA1 · Beach City, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1994 · N6114L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate control of the aircraft during the takeoff. The pilot's inadequate compensation for unfavorable wind conditions is a related factor in this accident.
- [NTSB ATL93LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA149.md): American AA-1 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1993 · N5765L · Substantial damage
  > Fouled spark plugs on the number 2 and 3 cylinders, and a lack of compression on the number 1 and 4 cylinders, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the high vegetation at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB NYC93FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA133.md): American General AA-1 · Vestal, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N5932L · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from a fuel leak caused by inadequate maintenance by unqualified personnel, the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA93LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA101.md): American AA-1 · Iuka, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1993 · N5607L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and the subsequent loss of control due to a stall/mush condition. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB MIA93LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA026.md): Grumman AA-1 · Groveland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1992 · N5915L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with shifting winds on the takeoff roll, that caused the airplane to overrun the runway. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot in command to perform an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA92LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA078.md): American AA-1 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1992 · N6222L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (vso) while maneuvering during a forced landing. This resulted in an in flight loss of control (stall) and in flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's inadequate…
- [NTSB SEA91LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA259.md): Grumman AA-1 · Granite Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1991 · N6182L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to not perform a go-around and a misjudged distance.
- [NTSB CHI91LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA242.md): American AA1 · Spearville, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1991 · N6108L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to perform a precautionary landing. Factors related to the accident were poor in flight/planning decision which resulted in the pilot becoming lost/disoriented.
- [NTSB CHI91LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA204.md): American AA-1 · Dexter, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1991 · N5713L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing. A factor in the accident was his excessive speed on final approach.
- [NTSB CHI91LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA173.md): Gulfstream American AA1A · Evansville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1991 · N5675L · Substantial damage
  > The failure by maintenance personnel to identify the proper replacement cylinder.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('0630610')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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