# NTSB investigations: American AA-5

A list on [American AA-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-aa-5.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 2 · 67 investigations

- [NTSB WPR26LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA182.md): American AA-5 · Jurupa Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2026 · N5832L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land at night on a runway without illuminated runway lights. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to review NOTAMs for a nightly airport closure.
- [NTSB CEN23LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA207.md): American AA-5 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2023 · N1972G · Substantial damage
  > An inflight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB ERA21LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA106.md): American AA5 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2021 · N5880L · Substantial damage
  > The weakened structure of the left horizontal stabilizer, which resulted in elevator flutter and subsequent partial separation of the left elevator in flight. Contributing to the accident were the lack of elevator authority while landing due to the damaged…
- [NTSB ERA21LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA030.md): Grumman AA5 · Baxley, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 25, 2020 · N920JL · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA13CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA090.md): American AA-5 · Hot Springs, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2012 · N5813L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while attempting to land in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA420.md): American AA-5 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N65KS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result the failure of the engine fuel pump diaphragms during climb.
- [NTSB DEN08CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA019.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Wheatland, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N5859L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to execute an off-airport landing on a dirt road. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB MIA02FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA131.md): American General AA-5 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2002 · N6024L · Minor damage
  > The owner/operator's failure to perform an overhaul or comply with a service bulletin 240 which would have probably precluded the continued installation of the number four cylinder exhaust valve and its subsequent failure.
- [NTSB MIA00LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA044.md): American AA-5 · St. Elmo, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1999 · N5864L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in the in-flight loss of control while maneuvering for a forced landing in a field after the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel.
- [NTSB NYC99LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA089.md): American AA-5 · Stiefler Corner, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1999 · N8764J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot diverting his attention inside the cockpit, and allowing the airplane to enter instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB NYC98LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA067.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Brookville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1998 · N5625L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the fuel supply.
- [NTSB LAX93LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA206.md): Grumman AA-5 · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N5810L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed landing abort during a downwind landing. Factors which contributed to the accident were: an incorrect advisory by the UNICOM operator, inadequate wind direction determination by the pilot which resulted in the wrong runway selected, and…
- [NTSB MIA91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA010.md): American AA-5 · Cape Coral, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N5825L · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power, caused by mechanical failure of the number 3 cylinder engine exhaust valve, for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC89LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA031.md): Grumman AA-5 · Latrobe, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1988 · N30FA · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control while taxiing at an excessive speed.
- [NTSB FTW87FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA219.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1987 · N6035L · Destroyed
  > The aircraft exceeded maximum allowable takeoff weight and aft center of gravity limits. The aircraft had two passengers in the rear seats. The operator's manual states that no passengers are permitted in the rear seats during aerobatic maneuvers. The pilot…
- [NTSB CHI87LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA094.md): American AA5 · Flint, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1987 · N5896L · Substantial damage
  > During a forced landing on an interstate highway about two miles from bishop airport, the aircraft collided with a signpost and a concrete bridge. The pilot had reported that he was out of fuel when he was about nine miles away from the airport. The pilot…
- [NTSB NYC87LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA079.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1987 · N472EH · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot became lost and disoriented during enroute flight to the manchester area and landed at Beverly airport instead. During landing roll, the aircraft drifted to the left of the runway and collided with a snowbank, breaking off the nose gear and…
- [NTSB MIA85LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA129.md): Grumman AA-5 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1985 · N5867L · Substantial damage
  > While in cruise flt the plt placed the acft in a dive to avoid what appeared to be the landing light of another acft. The light was actually a space vehicle which had just been launched from cape canaveral air force station 60 miles from the acft's position.…
- [NTSB NYC83LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA176.md): Grumman American AA-5 · West Kingston, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1983 · N6043L · Substantial damage
  > The acft overran the rwy hit VASI lights and rolled down an embankment during landing. The pilot was under some pressureto get on the ground because of a hyperventilating passenger. The pilot reported he increased his rate of descent by lowering the acft…
- [NTSB LAX82FUG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUG14.md): Grumman AA-5 · Bermuda Dunes, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1982 · N7115L · Substantial damage
  > Immediately after takeoff the eng lost power & the acft was unable to maintain level flt. The acft landed in sand Dunes and flipped over. During a subsequent eng run it was noted that the eng ran normally at low power settings but at takeoff power settings it…
- [NTSB MKC81FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FA020.md): Grum-Amer AA-5 · Thayer, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 18, 1981 · N6092L · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79FPA30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPA30.md): Grum-Amer AA-5 · Princeton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 16, 1979 · N9503L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79FTA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FTA18.md): Grum Amer AA-5 · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1979 · N5880L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYK23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYK23.md): Grum Amer AA-5 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1979 · N6046L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FHJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FHJ07.md): Grumman AA5 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 17, 1979 · N5856L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN79FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FA002.md): Grum Amer AA5 · Littleton, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 4, 1978 · N6071L · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI78FET28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FET28.md): Grum Amer AA-5 · Howe, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1978 · N6098L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FCD29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FCD29.md): Grumman AA-5 · Goldfield, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 28, 1978 · N7135L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78DFA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78DFA15.md): Grum Amer AA5 · Kingston, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 12, 1978 · N5871L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FRA32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRA32.md): Grumman AA5 · League City, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1977 · N5897L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77DKM26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DKM26.md): Grum Amer AA5 · Rutherfordton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1977 · N920JL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77DNC22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DNC22.md): Grum Amer AA5 · Rochester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 9, 1977 · N6050L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76FXQ52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FXQ52.md): Grum Amer AA-5 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1976 · N5877L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76DLD63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DLD63.md): Amer Avco AA-5 · Brandon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1976 · N5822L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FGM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FGM27.md): Grum Amer AA-5 · Central City, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 7, 1976 · N5847L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DER26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DER26.md): Grum Amer AA5 · Pierz, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 21, 1975 · N6033L · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA76FYC17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYC17.md): Grum Amer AA5 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1975 · N9266L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76AF015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF015.md): Grum Amer AA5 · Liberty, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Aug 8, 1975 · N5827L · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX75FUJ82](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75FUJ82.md): Grum Amer AA-5 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 20, 1975 · N6244L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75AS031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75AS031.md): Amer Avco AA5 · Newberg, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 15, 1975 · N6063L · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK75FVD32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75FVD32.md): Grum Amer AA5 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 12, 1975 · N6060L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEK19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEK19.md): Grum Amer AA5 · Van Wert, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 1, 1975 · N6420L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75FUA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75FUA11.md): Amer Avco AA-5 · Avalon, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1974 · N5870L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEK04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEK04.md): Amer Avco AA5 · Paulding, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1974 · N6039L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75AN030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN030.md): Amer Avco AA-5 · Roxbury, CT · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 1, 1974 · N7114L · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC75DCJ26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75DCJ26.md): Amer Avco AA-5 · Tekamah, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1974 · N5852L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FGM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FGM05.md): Amer Avco AA5 · Cooperstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1974 · N6024L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74DKJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKJ01-126379.md): Amer Avco AA5 · Centreville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1974 · N5840L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74AP069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP069.md): Amer Avco AA5 · Missing Aircraft · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 21, 1974 · N5885L · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK74FVG62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FVG62.md): Amer Avco AA-5 · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1974 · N7115L · Substantial damage

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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 ('0631410', '0630711')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-aa-5/ntsb

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