# American AA-1A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 0630710 - Manufacturer (registry): AMERICAN AVIATION - Model: AA-1A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 84 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A11EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A11EA) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: True Flight Holdings LLC - Registered aircraft: 207 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-aa-1a Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 2021-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-14-12): Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin, Elevator, Plates/Skin Structure · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B and 2 more. Effective Jul 27, 2021 - [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996 - [AD 85-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-21-02): Seat Belt Attachment Bracket · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B and 1 more. Effective Oct 28, 1985 - [AD 81-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-15-03): Engine Inlet Air Filters · Replace existing engine induction air filter (Brackett Aero Filters STC SA693CE or SA71GL). Effective Jul 20, 1981 - [AD 78-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-13-04): Fuel Measurement Gauge · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A and AA-1B. Effective Jun 30, 1978 - [AD 76-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-17-03): Delaminations in Bonded Skin · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B and 3 more. Effective Aug 30, 1976 - [AD 75-09-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-09-07): Mixture Control Wires · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A and AA-1B. Effective Apr 25, 1975 - [AD 72-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-06-02): Rudder Aileron and Elevator Control Cables · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B and 1 more. Effective Aug 29, 1974 - [AD 72-07-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-07-10): Wear on Elevator Bungee Housing · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A and AA-1B. Effective Jul 10, 1974 - [AD 73-13-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-13-07): Placard Installation · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A and AA-1B. Effective Jun 25, 1973 - [AD 75-07-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-07-04): Rudder Control Bar Assemblies · True Flight Holdings AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B and 2 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2) - [SAIB AIR-22-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-22-15): Bonded Structure Inspection. Issued Jun 15, 2022 - [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018 ## Registered aircraft (207, first 50) - [N109RW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N109RW): [Mcpherson Michael A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCPHERSON%20MICHAEL%20A), [Stephenville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Stephenville), built 1971, S/N AA1A-0250 - [N10FA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10FA): [Flanigan Marie C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLANIGAN%20MARIE%20C), [Lockport, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Lockport), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0337 - [N12VG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12VG): [Hashimoto Noriyuki](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HASHIMOTO%20NORIYUKI), [Rumford, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Rumford), built 1971, S/N AA1A-0187 - [N143RR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N143RR): [Hale Arthur H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALE%20ARTHUR%20H), [Angleton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Angleton), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0397 - [N14FA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14FA): [Terran Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TERRAN%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Kissimmee, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Kissimmee), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0366 - [N15HA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15HA): [Pressley Brent R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRESSLEY%20BRENT%20R), [Morristown, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Morristown), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0425 - [N160Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N160Y): [Anthonson Ronald G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANTHONSON%20RONALD%20G), [Cortland, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Cortland), built 1971, S/N AA1A-0048 - [N17AP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17AP): [West David R Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEST%20DAVID%20R%20JR), [Clermont, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Clermont), built 1971, S/N AA1A-0007 - [N1972A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1972A): [Conkle Marc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONKLE%20MARC), [Madera, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Madera), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0417 - [N224SS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N224SS): [Quesnel Joseph P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUESNEL%20JOSEPH%20P), [Middlebury, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Middlebury), S/N AA1A-0433 - [N22WA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22WA): [Quillan Patrick M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUILLAN%20PATRICK%20M), [Wyoming, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Wyoming), built 1971, S/N AA1A-0282 - [N29RA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29RA): [Duenner Matthias](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUENNER%20MATTHIAS), [Tustin, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Tustin), built 1971, S/N AA1A-0108 - [N2CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2CA): [Anderson Paul M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20PAUL%20M), [Brandon, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Brandon), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0436 - [N32ML](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32ML): [Anderson Seth A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20SETH%20A), [San Marcos, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Marcos), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0350 - [N41RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41RC): [Curtis Craig C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CURTIS%20CRAIG%20C), [Dacula, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Dacula), S/N AA1A-0143 - [N513BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N513BA): [Song Su H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SONG%20SU%20H), [Duluth, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Duluth), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0450 - [N52T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52T): [N52t LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N52T%20LLC), [Pleasant Prairie, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Pleasant%20Prairie), built 1971, S/N AA1A-0212 - [N553H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N553H): [Brantley Hugh L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRANTLEY%20HUGH%20L), [Hazlehurst, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Hazlehurst), built 1971, S/N AA1A-0295 - [N627JS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N627JS): [Jds-3 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JDS-3%20LLC), [Wesley Chapel, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Wesley%20Chapel), built 1971, S/N AA1A-0142 - [N6300L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6300L): [Hanson Kirk R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANSON%20KIRK%20R), [Asheboro, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Asheboro), built 1971, S/N AA1A-0300 - [N6304L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6304L): [Clemons Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLEMONS%20THOMAS), [New York, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/New%20York), built 1971, S/N AA1A-0304 - [N6305L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6305L): [Brewe Matthew P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BREWE%20MATTHEW%20P), [Odessa, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Odessa), built 1971, S/N AA1A-0305 - [N6307L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6307L): [Sheltra Reese Hanna](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHELTRA%20REESE%20HANNA), [Margate, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Margate), S/N AA1A-0307 - [N6309L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6309L): [Mauro Diogo T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAURO%20DIOGO%20T), [Little Elm, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Little%20Elm), built 1971, S/N AA1A-0309 - [N6310L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6310L): [Kuczer Ronald R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KUCZER%20RONALD%20R), [Chesterfield, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Chesterfield), built 1971, S/N AA1A-0310 - [N6315L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6315L): [Fletch Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLETCH%20AIR%20INC), [Comfort, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Comfort), built 1971, S/N AA1A-0315 - [N6317L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6317L): [Vigesaa Ryan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VIGESAA%20RYAN), [Hazen, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Hazen), built 1971, S/N AA1A-0317 - [N6322L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6322L): [Young Douglas Dale](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNG%20DOUGLAS%20DALE), [Hopkinsville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Hopkinsville), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0342 - [N6332L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6332L): [Knight Billy K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNIGHT%20BILLY%20K), [Roseville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Roseville), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0332 - [N6341L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6341L): [Klassen Henry W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KLASSEN%20HENRY%20W), [Seminole, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Seminole), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0341 - [N6344L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6344L): [Cheney Dustin S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHENEY%20DUSTIN%20S), [Phillipsburg, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Phillipsburg), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0344 - [N6347L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6347L): [Mcdonald Brion J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCDONALD%20BRION%20J), [Palo Alto, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Palo%20Alto), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0347 - [N6349L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6349L): [Futrell Robert T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FUTRELL%20ROBERT%20T), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0349 - [N6352L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6352L): built 1972, S/N AA1A-0352 - [N6355L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6355L): [Locklear Steven M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOCKLEAR%20STEVEN%20M), [Salina, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Salina), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0355 - [N6357L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6357L): [Runway 37 Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUNWAY%2037%20INC), [Hanson, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Hanson), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0357 - [N6358L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6358L): [Cross Lloyd D III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROSS%20LLOYD%20D%20III), [Kennesaw, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Kennesaw), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0358 - [N6359L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6359L): [Cole Douglas W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLE%20DOUGLAS%20W), [Kennewick, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kennewick), S/N AA1A-0359 - [N6361L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6361L): [Dauernheim John M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAUERNHEIM%20JOHN%20M), [Henderson, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Henderson), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0361 - [N6371L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6371L): [Keeling Jonah David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KEELING%20JONAH%20DAVID), [Covington, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Covington), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0371 - [N6372L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6372L): [Spek Anton L Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPEK%20ANTON%20L%20JR), [Black Eagle, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Black%20Eagle), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0372 - [N6375L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6375L): [Rose George W Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROSE%20GEORGE%20W%20JR), [Merrimack, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Merrimack), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0377 - [N6379L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6379L): [Naines David W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NAINES%20DAVID%20W), [Bolton, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Bolton), S/N AA1A-0379 - [N6381L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6381L): [Addison, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Addison), S/N AA1A-0381, Sale reported - [N6384L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6384L): [Staeheli Brice](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STAEHELI%20BRICE), [Saint Paul, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Saint%20Paul), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0384 - [N6388L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6388L): [Marlette Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARLETTE%20AVIATION%20INC), [Marlette, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Marlette), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0388 - [N6390L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6390L): [Cribbs Joseph T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRIBBS%20JOSEPH%20T), [Panama City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Panama%20City), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0390 - [N6392L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6392L): [North Coast Flying Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20COAST%20FLYING%20CLUB), [Oberlin, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Oberlin), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0392 - [N6398L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6398L): [Zurick Garrett](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZURICK%20GARRETT), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0398 - [N6402L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6402L): [Harsh Kevin R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARSH%20KEVIN%20R), [La Junta, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/La%20Junta), built 1972, S/N AA1A-0402 All 207: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-aa-1a/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (192, newest 50) 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 CEN26LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA208), May 30, 2026: American AA-1A (N6416L), Amery, WI, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR26LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA201), May 25, 2026: American AA1 (N6440L), Cowley, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent loss of directional control during landing. - [NTSB WPR26FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA051), Nov 26, 2025: American AA-1A (N9439L), High Rolls, NM, destroyed, 2 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA23LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA059), Nov 4, 2022: American AA-1A (N7254L), Sparta, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to an accumulation of carburetor ice, resulting in an off-airport landing and substantial damage to the airplane. - [NTSB CEN22LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA241), Jun 10, 2022: American AA-1A (N9207L), Granite Falls, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while in the airport traffic pattern that resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN22FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA203), May 17, 2022: American AA-1A (N6409L), Cleburne, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The student pilot’s decision to operate the airplane after consuming alcohol, which led to an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and a subsequent loss of… - [NTSB CEN21FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA290), Jun 24, 2021: American AA-1A (N9261L), Cleburne, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The canopy moving fully open during flight, which resulted in the pilot’s distraction and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control. - [NTSB WPR20LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA148), May 15, 2020: American AA-1A (N12YT), Blythe, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The excessive wear of one magneto’s wiring harness, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following the… - [NTSB WPR18LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA014), Oct 21, 2017: American AA 1A (N9239L), Maricopa, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid unmarked power lines during the approach to land. - [NTSB CEN17LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA105), Feb 21, 2017: American AA 1A (N6343L), Gainesville, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent forced landing in a field. Contributing to the… - [NTSB ERA16LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA228), Jun 23, 2016: American AA1 (N9341L), Knoxville, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in a quartering headwind. - [NTSB GAA16CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA289), Jun 5, 2016: American AA 1A (N6391L), Lone Pine, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's incorrect brake and power application during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun, collision with a dirt berm, nose gear collapse, and nose-over. - [NTSB WPR14FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA239), Jun 9, 2014: American AA-1A (N9454L), El Mirage, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of airplane control while intentionally maneuvering close to the ground, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack in a steep bank and entering an… - [NTSB WPR13FA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA388), Aug 26, 2013: American AA-1A (N61VT), Desert Center, CA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's abrupt maneuver, which resulted in an accelerated stall and a loss of airplane control at low altitude. - [NTSB WPR11FA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA344), Jul 23, 2011: American AA-1A (N34299), Corona, CA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: An aggressive flight maneuver performed by the pilot during low altitude flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA10CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA046), Nov 3, 2009: American AA1 (N7266L), Lake Placid, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line. - [NTSB CHI08CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA226), Jul 22, 2008: American AA-1A (N9483L), Grantsburg, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB NYC08CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA154), Apr 6, 2008: American AA-1A (N7UX), Alabaster, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat during a power off approach. - [NTSB CHI08CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA076), Feb 6, 2008: American AA-1A (N9483L), Grantsburg, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The seizure of the left brake due to a buildup of ice between the rotor and brake pad. Contributing to the accident was the snow and slush covered runway, and the snowbank. - [NTSB MIA07LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA072), Apr 7, 2007: American AA-1A (N8FA), Lakeland, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight. Contributing to the pilot's injuries was his failure to wear the installed shoulder harness. - [NTSB IAD05FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA069), May 28, 2005: American AA-1A (N9346L), Levittown, PA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's improper in-flight planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced… - [NTSB CHI04LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA238), Aug 6, 2004: American AA-1A (N9442L), Eudora, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's selection of a fuel tank with an insufficient quantity remaining. - [NTSB FTW03FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA071), Jan 2, 2003: Grumman American AA-1A (N9226L), Shreveport, LA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. - [NTSB DEN01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA009), Oct 29, 2000: Grumman American AA-1A (N41RC), Greeley, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: Carburetor ice formation due to the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control. Factors were the fence and fence post. - [NTSB NYC01LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA019), Oct 23, 2000: American AA-1A (N9375L), White Plains, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: An improperly planned approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB IAD01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA002), Oct 11, 2000: American AA-1A (N9394L), Philadelphia, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A hole in the #4 piston for undetermined reasons which resulted in engine oil starvation and engine stoppage. - [NTSB IAD00LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA048), Jun 4, 2000: Grumman American AA-1A (N6340L), Northampton, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB NYC98LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA168), Aug 16, 1998: Gulfstream American AA-1A (N9364L), Erial, NJ, destroyed. Probable cause: Catastrophic failure of the number 2 engine cylinder, emanating from a corrosion pit on the outside cylinder wall. A factor was the pilot's diminished forward visibility due to oil on the windshield. - [NTSB NYC98LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA159), Jul 31, 1998: Grumman American AA-1A (N9415L), Point Of Woods, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: Improper maintenance which resulted in the installation of an incorrect venturi and the subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC98LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA144), Jul 18, 1998: American AA-1A (N9418L), Madison, CT, destroyed. Probable cause: Was the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing. A factor was the winds which were variable and gusty. - [NTSB FTW98FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA299), Jul 5, 1998: Grumman American AA-1A (N9453L), Larkspur, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane and entering an unrecoverable spin. A factor was clear air turbulence. - [NTSB ATL98LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA034), Jan 18, 1998: American General AA-1A (N6364L), Orlando, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed. - [NTSB NYC95LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA047), Dec 27, 1994: Grumman American AA-1A (N9457L), Lancaster, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL TO RETURN TO THE HOME AIRPORT AFTER PROCEEDING TO AN ALTERNATE AIRPORT AND… - [NTSB ATL95FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA022), Nov 29, 1994: American AA-1A (N9260L), Gastonia, NC, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY PLAN THE FUEL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FLIGHT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE PILOT ALSO FAILED TO MAINTAIN FLYING… - [NTSB ATL93FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA082), Apr 28, 1993: American AA-1A (N9317L), Statesboro, GA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOTS OF BOTH AIRCRAFT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF N9317L TO ILLUMINATE HIS AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION LIGHTS, AND IMPROPER RADIO… - [NTSB BFO92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA143), Sep 24, 1992: Grumman AA-1A (N6445L), Bedford, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION WHICH FAILED TO REVEAL A DETERIORATED RUDDER CABLE WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY FAILED AND CAUSED LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. - [NTSB SEA91LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA161), Jul 7, 1991: American AA-1A (N5FA), Sequim, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A HIDDEN OBSTRUCTION. - [NTSB MIA90FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA067), Feb 3, 1990: American AA-1A (N9486L), Sebastian, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE AA-1A PILOT TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE PIPER PA-28 WHICH HAD ENTERED TRAFFIC FIRST. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: FAILURE OF THE PA-28 PILOT TO SEE THE AMERICAN AA-1A, WHEN THE AA-1A… - [NTSB LAX90LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA015), Oct 29, 1989: Grumman AA-1A (N9330L), Borrego Springs, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE EXHAUST VALVE. - [NTSB CHI89LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA193), Sep 22, 1989: American AA-1A (N9332L), Medina, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND HIS IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION WHICH RESULTED IN A SITUATION FROM WHICH AN OVERRUN OCCURRED. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE WEATHER… - [NTSB CHI89DET04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DET04), Apr 15, 1989: American AA-1A (N9479L), Bluffton, IN, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: INADEQUATE AIRSPEED RESULTING IN A STALL/SPIN BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: A TAILWIND AND WRONG RUNWAY SELECTED BY THE PILOT. - [NTSB SEA89FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA186), Apr 7, 1989: American AA-1A (N9473L), Enumclaw, WA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: ATTEMPTED FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. FACTORS INCLUDE CLOUDS, DOWNDRAFTS, HIGH WINDS. - [NTSB CHI89FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA027), Nov 24, 1988: Gulfstream AA1A (N9396L), North Vernon, IN, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB ATL88LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA240), Aug 28, 1988: American AA-1A (N9392L), Fairhope, AL, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC87LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA190), Jun 28, 1987: American AA-1A (N9399L), Kralltown, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW87FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA041), Dec 30, 1986: American AA-1A (N9493L), Robertson, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB DEN86LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA247), Sep 4, 1986: Grumman AA-1A (N6401L), Chinook, MT, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX86FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA289), Jul 13, 1986: American AA-1A (N6339L), Santa Paula, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB DEN86LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA052), Dec 23, 1985: Gulfstream American AA-1A Yankee (N9201L), Cloudcroft, NM, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL85LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA200), Jun 30, 1985: American AA-1A (N6393L), Hatteras, NC, substantial damage All 192: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-aa-1a/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (198, newest 50) 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 20260530005309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260530005309A), May 30, 2026: American Aviation AA-1A (N6416L), Amery, WI, Substantial damage. The pilot was ferrying an aircraft from seller to purchaser over four states. After two stops for fuel and enroute on his final leg at 2400 feet altitude, the… - [Accident 20260525009549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260525009549A), May 25, 2026: American Aviation AA-1A (N6440L), Cowley, WY, Substantial damage. Student pilot lost control on landing, bounced and went off runway and hit irrigation ditch and flipped over. - [Accident 20251126020689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251126020689A), Nov 26, 2025: American Aviation AA-1A (N9439L), Alamogordo, NM, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On November 26, 2025, Grumman AA1-A was destroyed during a part 91 personal flight. The aircraft took off from Alamogordo new Mexico (alm) airport at 11:32AM… - [Accident 20221104019459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221104019459A), Nov 4, 2022: American Aviation AA-1A (N7254L), Sparta, TN, Substantial damage. On inspection of the engine, it rotated freely compression was noted in all cylinders, spark plugs did not show abnormal colarization and appered to be… - [Accident 20220610005489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220610005489A), Jun 10, 2022: American Aviation AA-1A (N9207L), Granite Falls, MN, Substantial damage. 2022-06-10 N9207L Granite Falls MN aircraft crashed .5 miles east of airport. PIC took off from Granite Falls airport (gdb) for a local flight and flew for… - [Accident 20220517007359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220517007359A), May 17, 2022: American Aviation AA-1A (N6409L), Cleburne, TX, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On may 17, 2022, about 1751 central daylight time, an American Aviation AA-1A, N6409L, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near… - [Incident 20220310008909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220310008909I), Mar 10, 2022: American Aviation AA-1A (N6371L), Linden, NJ, Minor damage. On March 10, 2022, at approximately 1100 local time at kldj airport, the pilot flew aircraft N6371L and conducted a routine visual approach to runway 27. The… - [Incident 20220225002909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220225002909I), Feb 25, 2022: American Aviation AA-1A (N7269L), Truth Or Con, NM, Minor damage. On February 25, 2021, at 1530 MDT, an American Aviation AA1A, N7269L, [privacy data omitted] landed hard at Truth or Consequences, NM airport (tsc) while on a… - [Incident 20211102018349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211102018349I), Nov 2, 2021: American Aviation AA-1A (N9377L), New London, NC, Minor damage. During takeoff and rotation, aircraft was notified their nose wheel had fallen off the aircraft. Tower confirmed aircraft had no nose wheel, declared emergency… - [Accident 20210624022539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210624022539A), Jun 24, 2021: American Aviation AA-1A (N9261L), Cleburne, TX, Destroyed, 2 fatal. The airplane came to rest in a rural field and partially on a gravel road. The first impact area was a ~10 ft straight line disturbance in the dirt, which… - [Incident 20210614009569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210614009569I), Jun 14, 2021: American Aviation AA-1A (N7253L), Sherrills Ford, NC, Minor damage. On 6/14/2021 at approximately 1934 local time, Grumman American AA-1A, registration number N7253L, piloted by [privacy data omitted], private pilot certificate… - [Incident 20210527010129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210527010129I), May 27, 2021: American Aviation AA-1A (N9416L), Pearland, TX, Minor damage. Pilot states that on landing the airplane bounced and while trying to regain control the airplane swerved to the right and departed runway 14 at klvj. On… - [Incident 20201121014969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201121014969I), Nov 21, 2020: American Aviation AA-1A (N9485L), Holt, FL, Minor damage. Pilot landed too fast on an unfamiliar grass runway resulting in a hard landing. As the pilot began to slow the aircraft down, it began to slide on the grass… - [Accident 20200515009959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200515009959A), May 15, 2020: American Aviation AA-1A (N12YT), Blythe, CA, Substantial damage. After making a fuel stop at Blythe airport, N12YT, a RV7, crashed after take off from runway 08. The pilot, the sole person onboard sustained serious injuries.… - [Incident 20180316002769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180316002769I), Mar 16, 2018: American Aviation AA-1A (N6300L), Ormond Beach, FL, Minor damage. A Grumman AA-1, on base final struck an egret inbound to RUNWAY26 at the Ormond Beach Municipal Airport. The aircraft landed and reported a flat tire but no… - [Accident 20171021021519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171021021519A), Oct 21, 2017: American Aviation AA-1A (N9239L), Maricopa, AZ, Substantial damage. PIC along with one passenger took off on runway 34 over powerlines marked with aviation marker balls. After approximately 30 minutes, PIC began approach on… - [Accident 20170221004239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170221004239A), Feb 21, 2017: American Aviation AA-1A (N6343L), Gainesville, TX, Destroyed. The pilot and the aircraft owner (owner does not hold a FAA certificate) departed denton airport (dto) between 2100 and 2200 local time for north Texas… - [Accident 20160623006529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160623006529A), Jun 23, 2016: American Aviation AA-1A (N9341L), Knoxville, TN, Substantial damage. The airplane landed on the left side of the centerline on runway 19, a 2,100-foot-long, 150-foot-wide, turf runway. A set of tire impressions in the turf… - [Accident 20160605017869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160605017869A), Jun 5, 2016: American Aviation AA-1A (N6391L), Lone Pine, CA, Substantial damage. Aircraft landed at the Chicken Strip Airport in death valley California. During the ground roll out the aircraft ran off the runway at the departure end. The… - [Accident 20140609013809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140609013809A), Jun 9, 2014: American Aviation AA-1A (N9454L), El Mirage, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. The aircraft departed from the El Mirage dry lake bed. Approximately 10 minutes into the flight the pilot made a high speed pass approximately 100 feet AGL… - [Incident 20140427004219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140427004219I), Apr 27, 2014: American Aviation AA-1A (N44TR), California, MD, Substantial damage. Pilot attempted to land on the west runway with a 8 to 10 knot crosswind from the north. On touchdown the aircraft bounced, the pilot pushed the nose down to… - [Incident 20140214002989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140214002989I), Feb 14, 2014: American Aviation AA-1A (N6361L), Searchlight, NV, Minor damage. At approximately 10:15A.m. on 2/14/20144, N63611 was cleared for takeoff on runway 35L at henderson Executive airport and approved for a right downwind,… - [Accident 20130826022389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130826022389A), Aug 26, 2013: American Aviation AA-1A (N61VT), Desert Center, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. N61VT, Grumman AA-1A yankee, crashed while photographing flood damage of local solar power plant. Two persons on board with fatal injuries. Aircraft destroyed… - [Accident 20110723017449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110723017449A), Jul 23, 2011: American Aviation AA-1A (N34299), Corona, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Approximately 10 minutes after departing chino airport, chino, CA the aircraft collided with mountainous terrain above Corona, CA. A witness reported just… - [Accident 20091103050919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091103050919A), Nov 3, 2009: American Av AA-1A (N7266L), Lake Placid, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot stated that he was sight seeing with one pax aboard, he was cruising at 1000' AGL and dove down to see a canal, upon pulling out of the dive he… - [Accident 20080722843389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080722843389A), Jul 22, 2008: Amrgen AA1A (N9483L), Grantsburg, WI, Destroyed. (-23) On July 22,2008 at 1930 CDT pilot/owner [privacy data omitted] crashed aircraft N9483L. On takeoff heading east from pilot's private field located at… - [Accident 20080406837049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080406837049A), Apr 6, 2008: Amrgen AA1A (N7UX), Alabaster, AL, Substantial damage. (-23) CFI and student pilot conducting a training flight at Shelby County Airport, AL (eet) completed three touch and goes. Flew for approximately 1.5 hours on… - [Accident 20080206857799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080206857799A), Feb 6, 2008: Americ AA1A (N9483L), Grantsburg, WI, Substantial damage. Performed 4 touch and gos on snow covered grass runway. A full stop was planned for the fifth landing. On roll out, pilot released brake pressure and aircraft… - [Incident 20071121828329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071121828329I), Nov 21, 2007: Amrgen AA1A (N9490L), Los Angeles, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft was on short final. About 300 feet AGL, the student noticed the engine at 300 RPM. He added throttle with no response from the engine. The… - [Accident 20070407009039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070407009039A), Apr 7, 2007: Amrgen AA1A (N8FA), Lakeland, FL, Destroyed. (-23) The pilot reported partial loss of power about 5 miles se of the Lakeland linder airport (klal), thereby causing a forced landing. The aircraft hit trees… - [Incident 20061011021099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061011021099I), Oct 11, 2006: Amrgen AA1A (N9341L), Fairmont, NE, Minor damage. (-23) On 10/11/2006, while enroute from bff to cek, the pilot decided to make a fuel stop at fmz. The pilot made four calls to fmz UNICOM with no response and… - [Incident 20060701012379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060701012379I), Jul 1, 2006: Amrgen AA1A (N531DM), Lancaster, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On 07/01/2006, at 2145 CDT, American aviation aircraft, N531DM, owned by eci-lue incorporated, sustained damage during landing by striking a taxiway… - [Accident 20050528011909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050528011909A), May 28, 2005: Amrgen AA1A (N9346L), Levittown, PA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) The pilot was returning to the north philadelphia airport after supplying radio stations with traffic reports, primarily in the new jersey shore areas.… - [Incident 20050408008519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050408008519I), Apr 8, 2005: Amrgen AA1A (N6423L), Mesa, AZ, Minor damage. (-23) During roll landing roll out aircraft became difficult to steer. Pilot stated that he managed to get the aircraft off the runway and on the taxiway.… - [Accident 20040806018839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040806018839A), Aug 6, 2004: Amrgen AA1A (N9442L), Eudora, KS, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft was enroute from lawrence, KS (lwc) to olathe, KS (ixd) at an altitude of 2,500 feet, when the engine began running rough. The PIC stated that… - [Incident 20030807021089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030807021089I), Aug 7, 2003: Amrgen AA1A (N6439L), Brooksville, FL. (-23) Departed statesboro, ga IFR for zephyrhills, FL ran out of fuel landed on hwy 41 near Brooksville, FL. - [Accident 20030102000379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030102000379A), Jan 2, 2003: Amrgen AA1A (N9226L), Shreveport, LA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) Pilot took-off from Shreveport dtn airport, was in straight and level flight when the aircraft caught fire, pilot and passenger apparently paniced,… - [Incident 20010816022099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010816022099I), Aug 16, 2001: Amrgen AA1A (N9252L), Warrenton, VA, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft bounced and gear collapsed on landing. Aircraft then skidded to left side of runway 14. - [Incident 20001104021349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001104021349I), Nov 4, 2000: Amrgen AA1A (N9331L), St Peters, MO, Substantial damage. (-23) Lndg runway 24 on touchdown a/c hit deer and damaged right wing. Pilot taxied off runway and hangared the plane. - [Accident 20001029019049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001029019049A), Oct 29, 2000: Amrgen AA1A (N41RC), Greeley, CO, No damage. (-23) After flying at 10,000 MSL for about 50 minutes, Mr. Black was going to do some touch and goes at gxy. After touch down and lifing off, the engine… - [Accident 20001023038929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001023038929A), Oct 23, 2000: Amrgen AA1A (N9375L), White Plains, NY, No damage. (-23) The pilot in command stated that while turning base to final he used excessive bank in an attempt to avoid going "through the final". He believes that… - [Accident 20001011043839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001011043839A), Oct 11, 2000: Amrgen AA1A (N9394L), Philadelphia, PA, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft experienced rough engine operation as stated by pilot just after leaving pne airspace. Engine RPM began decreasing and aircraft began a slow… - [Accident 20000604041289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000604041289A), Jun 4, 2000: Amrgen AA1A (N6340L), North Hampton, MA, Substantial damage. (.4) The student pilot initiated a soft-field takeoff with a full 'up' elevator and a full power application. As the airplane became airborne, it drifted left… - [Incident 20000529033689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000529033689I), May 29, 2000: Amrgen AA1A (N9445L), Oklahoma City, OK, Minor damage. (-23)While on approach to landing at Sundance airport, engine ran rough, then quit. Pilot landed aircraft in wheat field. Left fuel tank was empty; right fuel… - [Incident 19990803046929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990803046929I), Aug 3, 1999: Amrgen AA1A (N9259L), Luray, VA, Substantial damage. (-23)Aircraft was taxiing to tie down next to the Cessna (N13464) at approximately 2000 on 3rd of August and struck the Cessna. Damage to the Cessna was the… - [Accident 19980816021039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980816021039A), Aug 16, 1998: Amrgen AA1A (N9364L), Erial, NJ, Destroyed. Acft crashed in a residential area. (-23) acft departed pne for a local flight, in the vicinity of Erial, NJ at 1500 feet MSL the engine started to run rought… - [Accident 19980731019329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980731019329A), Jul 31, 1998: Amrgen AA1A (N9415L), Pointofwoods, NY, Substantial damage. (.19)On July 31, 1998, about 1900 eastern daylight time, a Grumman American AA-1A, N9415L, was substantially damaged during a forced landing after it… - [Accident 19980718028429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980718028429A), Jul 18, 1998: Gulstm AA1A (N9418L), Madison, CT, Destroyed. (.4) On July 18, 1998, about 1330 eastern daylight time, an American AA-1A, N9418L, was destroyed during an aborted landing at the Griswold Airport, Madison,… - [Accident 19980705015949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980705015949A), Jul 5, 1998: Amrgen AA1A (N9453L), Larkspur, CO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (.4)The 265-hour private pilot filed a VFR flight plan from boulder, Colorado, to pueblo, Colorado, and requested VFR flight following services. Thirty minutes… - [Accident 19980118000459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980118000459A), Jan 18, 1998: Amrgen AA1A (N6364L), Orlando, FL, Substantial damage. Stalled turning final for landing AA1A has relatively high stall speed. (.4)the pilot reported that as he turned from the base leg of the landing traffic… All 198: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-aa-1a/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (6) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2004FA0000837](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000837), Sep 16, 2004: FLOAT. DAMAGED. ENGINE STALLED WHILE AIRCRAFT WAS ON FINAL APPROACH. DURING TEST RUN, ENGINE PERFORMED NORMALLY DURING RUN UP CHECK, IDLE CHECK AND MIXTURE CHECK AT 1000 RPM. H - [SDR 20000920SH011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000920SH011), Jun 3, 2000: GASKET. LEAKING. REPLACED VAC/PUMP OIL SEAL STD-208 AND GASKET SL-61183 (2 TIMES SL-61183). OIL WOULD LEAK OUT IN GREAT AMOUNT. SEAL/GASKET DOES NOT HOLD OIL PRESSURE. THE ALUM/ - [SDR 99ZZZX2654](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2654), Jul 9, 1999: TRANSPONDER. MALFUNCTIONED. THE SPECIFICATION FOR PULSE WIDTH IS 450 NS PLUS/MINUS 70 NS. THE NEW UNIT HAD A PULSE WIDTH OF 545 NS. - [SDR 98ZZZX1518](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1518), Mar 1, 1998: OIL PUMP. WRONG GEARS. ANNUAL INSPECTION RECORD CHECK FOUND AD 75-08-09 C/W NOV 1976. REPLACED GEARS 6-7-78. ENGINE OVERHAULED, NO DETAILS GIVEN. 6-30-79 - ENGINE REMOVED AND STORED. - [SDR 95ZZZX6760](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6760), Nov 17, 1995: CARBURETOR. FAILED. ENGINE QUIT IN CRUISE FLIGHT. SMALL PARTICLES OF DIRT FOUND IN CARBURETOR PER OVERHAUL SHOP. - [SDR 95ZZZX5127](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5127), Aug 16, 1995: PIPE. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL STAINS AT NR 3 CYLINDER. REMOVED NR 3 CYLINDER INTAKE PIPE AND FOUND PIPE FLANGE CRACKED ONE-THIRD AROUND TOP. THIS MAY BE ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (180, first 50) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA12428CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12428CH): Installation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS). Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO Corporation - [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC - [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%202): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd - [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics - [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC - [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine - [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA1208NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1208NW): Installation of a Lycoming engine with Sensenich propeller. Fletchair Inc - [STC SA1209NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1209NW): Relocation of battery from forward face of firewall to aft baggage compartment bulkhead. Fletchair Inc - [STC SA2169NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2169NM): Installation of a Sensenich 72 CK series propeller, Gulfstream American spinner (P/N 506006-50), engine oil cooler on a Lycoming O-235-C2C engine. Fletchair Inc - [STC SA809NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA809NW): Installation of fixed (flush) cowl flap, nose gear strut fairing and retainer. Fletchair Inc - [STC SA810NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA810NW): Installation of main landing gear fairings from the AA-5 series aircraft incorporating sheet metal covers over rubber in place of stock rubber parts. Fletchair Inc - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA09902AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09902AC): Installation of BendixKing KFD 900 Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc. (Bendix King) - [STC SA11174SC PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%202): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King) - [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc - [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA01560WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01560WI-D): Installation of the Honeywell KFD 840 Primary Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA1009NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1009NW): Installation of a dorsal fin (P/N 5302040-1) and associated assemblies. Air Mods NW - [STC SA1012NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1012NW): Installation of auxiliary fuel tank models 2 TAFTA and 4 TAFTA and incresed gross weight. Air Mods NW - [STC SA4387NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4387NM): Installation of Lycoming 0-320-A, C, or E series engine and a Sensenich 74DM6-0-58/64 or 74DM7-0-58/64 propeller. Air Mods NW - [STC SA4708NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4708NM): Installation of bolts to strengthen the nose gear torque tube assembly. Air Mods NW - [STC SA4722NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4722NM): Installation of a hat shelf in the aft baggage compartment. Air Mods NW - [STC SA991NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA991NW): Installation of model AA-5A engine mount, cowling and carburetor air box. Air Mods NW - [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA00344BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies All 180: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-aa-1a/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Grumman American Avn. AA-1A](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-american-avn-aa-1a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 3960102 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.