Grumman G-44A

Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 3951508

Manufacturer (registry)
GRUMMAN
Model
G-44A
Registry code
3951508
Registered
29 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Reciprocating
Seats
5
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
131 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-734
Holder
Frakes Aviation

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 51

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Aircraft by the year they were built: 51 aircraft
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19981

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 3

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3951508'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3951508'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 29

See all 29 registered aircraft
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3951508')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 17

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

See all 17 investigations
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('3951508')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 15

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20230808014539IGrumman G-44A · Columbiana, ALStudent allowed final approach speed to decay. CFI did not recover in a timely manner, allowing airplane to touch down in a "crab". Left sponson struts buckled due to sideload.Aug 8, 2023 · N86609 · Minor damageAccident 20230405012079AGrumman G-44A · Los Alamos, NMOn April 5, 2023, at approximately 1530 MDT, a Grumman G-44A, a fixed-wing multiengine amphibious aircraft, [privacy data omitted]was involved in an accident at the Los Alamos, NM, airport, klam. Both pilots (the [privacy data omitted] and a CFI providing…Apr 5, 2023 · N444M · Substantial damageAccident 20160917017969AGrumman G-44A · Lakeport, CAOn September 17, 2016 at approximately 18:25Z on clearlake lake, Lakeport, CA. N111W, Grumman G-44A / navy J4F-2, widgeon (floatplane). As the floatplane was setting-up for a water landing onto clearlake lake 1/8 of a mile from the shore line north-northwest…Sep 17, 2016 · N111W · Substantial damageIncident 20100606005489IGrumman G-44A · Mukilteo, WA[privacy data omitted] And PIC of N86627, a Grumman G44A executed an emergency landing on the water approximately 4 miles from the Mukilteo boat launch at 1:30 pm on 6/6/10. Aircraft departed reno,NV with a total fuel load of 90 gals heading to Friday…Jun 6, 2010 · N86627 · No damageAccident 20090917049529AGrumman G-44A · Anchorage, AKOn 9-16-09, the aircraft was flown for a maintenance test flight after maintenance on several items. The RH gear, outboard wheel half had been replaced. The brake cylinders had been rebuilt with new gaskets, and new brake pads. Repaired systems were ground…Sep 17, 2009 · N86627 · Substantial damageIncident 20090913018439IGulstm G44A · Ravendale, CAThe aircraft was in cruise flight when the pilot noticed the left engine oil pressure was low. The left propeller was feathered and the pilot diverted toward the nearest airport at Ravendale, CA (O39), several miles away. While enroute, the right engine oil…Sep 13, 2009 · N663G · Minor damageIncident 19991005032199IGulstm G44A · Fairbanks, AK(-23) Rt main tire had picked up a pk screw on take off. Went flat on landing fai runway 1 left. Runway 1L & 19R was closed due to aircraft on rw. Alaska arrival flight 144 had to divert to anc. Also Alaska flight 82 delayed takeoff for 40 min.Oct 5, 1999 · N575LAccident 19961026033849AGruman SCANTYPE30 · Wakefield, VAAircraft ground looped on landing.Oct 26, 1996 · N3N · DestroyedIncident 19950521022609IGulstm G44A · Pahokee, FLLanding in lake left wing float struck a wave or object in water. Severed the left float.May 21, 1995 · N86631 · Minor damageAccident 19870412009069AGulstm G44A · Ventura, CAThe engines lost power and the amphibian struck the water. Two possible factors are lacked carb heat and overboost.Apr 12, 1987 · N32BB · DestroyedIncident 19870411026059IGulstm G44A · Minden, NVWhile expanding experience in aircraft pilots, landed gear up. Warning lights found to be inoperative.Apr 11, 1987 · N111W · Minor damageAccident 19830730039979AGulstm G44A · Big Lake, AKCrashed into trees while buzzing boats on a lake and aiming at them on high speed water taxi. Pilot intoxicated.Jul 30, 1983 · N1423 · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19790527022979AGruman SCANTYPE30 · Skykomish, WAAttempted VFR flight in mountainous terrain. Flew into trees on cloud-covered mountain.May 27, 1979 · N4451 · Destroyed · 3 fatalAccident 19790330006309AGulstm G44A · Delta, UTOne engine failed. Unable to maintain flight on other engine. Landed in desert. Engine report to be sent later.Mar 30, 1979 · N111W · Substantial damageAccident 19781031044059AGruman G44A · Cordova, AKRecovery date-5/21/79.Oct 31, 1978 · N444W · Destroyed · 2 fatal
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3951508')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 1

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'G44A'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 121

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3951508')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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