# Fatal NTSB investigations: American AA-1

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [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 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 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 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 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 ATL90FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA055.md): American AA-1 · Cherokee, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1990 · N5755L · Destroyed
  > Carburetor ice due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, and failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane after the engine lost power. The weather (carburetor icing) condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI86FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA183.md): American AA-1 · Plainfield, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1986 · N6135L · Destroyed
  > Witnesses who spoke with plt of N6135L prior to accident stated that he was acting out of character. He had a loss of appetite and his complexion was ashen grey. The plt stated that he did not feel well before the flt. Witnesses observed the acft takeoff,…
- [NTSB NYC84FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA107.md): American AA-1 · Scriba, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1984 · N5649L · Destroyed
  > Acft was located, after a 4 day search, in a gravel pit 8 miles from point of departure. Wreckage examination revealed acft collided with terrain in vertical descent with nil forward speed. Investigation of power plant revealed no evidence of torque or power…
- [NTSB CHI83FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FAMS1.md): Grumman AA-1 · Manitowoc, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jul 9, 1983 · N6214L · Destroyed
  > The acft disappeared from radar contact while over lake Michigan. This acft had departed baltimore MD at 1142 CDT to flyto Manitowoc, WI. The last enroute stop for fuel was at muskegon mi at 2040 CDT. The weather was VMC but the night was dark. No flt plan…
- [NTSB DEN82DA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA183.md): American AA1 · Opheim, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 4, 1982 · N6130L · Destroyed
  > The pilot tookoff and made a pass over the airport. At about 500 feet the aircraft began to roll and spun to ground impact. Investigation revealed the pilot was apparently maneuvering and wing dipping for his friends on the ground when the stall occurred.
- [NTSB NYC83FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA083.md): Grumman AA-1 · Missing Acft, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1982 · N5637L · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot called ground control and requested a VFR departure. He was advised that the field was IFR and an IFR clearance was needed. The pilot filed an IFR flight plan and about 15 min later called for his clearance. He had trouble…
- [NTSB LAX82AA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82AA106.md): Boeing KC-135A · Glendale, AZ · Accident · 6 fatal · Final report · Mar 13, 1982 · KC135 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The USAF KC-135 was on an IFR flt plan & executing a tacan 3L apch to luke afb. The AA-1 had departed sky harbour arpt &had been released by phoenix trsa. The AA-1 was heading westerly in airspace designated as a special traffic area & was required to have…
- [NTSB ATL82FLT02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLT02.md): Grumman AA-1 · New Albany, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 21, 1982 · N6142L · Destroyed
  > The airport manager stated that he heard the aircraft takeoff, turn right, then turn back left. A few seconds later he heard the engine rev up and shortly after it hit the trees. He further stated that there was fog in the area and the ceiling was no more…
- [NTSB CHI80FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FA039.md): Grumman AA-1 · Sylvania, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 18, 1980 · N5754L · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD77DA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DA053.md): Grum Amer AA-1 · Vine Grove, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 14, 1977 · N5652L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEM22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEM22.md): Amer Avco AA1 · East Tawas, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 11, 1977 · N5706L · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN77FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77FA015.md): Grum Amer AA-1 · Alder, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 19, 1976 · N5679L · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK77FJA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FJA01.md): Yankee AA1 · Wainiha, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 11, 1976 · N5910L · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD76AI099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76AI099.md): Amer Avco AA1 · Frederick, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 12, 1976 · N6137L · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC74AN036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74AN036.md): Amer Avco AA1 · Temple, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 25, 1973 · N5700L · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK74AP001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP001.md): Amer Avco AA1 · Garberville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 4, 1973 · N5692L · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW73AF058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73AF058.md): Amer Avco AA-1 · La Porte, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 10, 1973 · N6225L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73FKA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FKA07.md): Amer Avco AA1 · San Juan, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 30, 1972 · N6230L · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA72AM140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72AM140.md): Amer Avco AA-1 · Byrdstown, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 23, 1972 · N101FT · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK72FVM31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72FVM31.md): Amer Avco AA-1 · Salinas, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 25, 1972 · N5630L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72AL048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72AL048.md): Amer Avco AA-1 · Devore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 26, 1972 · N5647L · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC72AK020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72AK020.md): Amer Avco AA1 · Potwin, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 25, 1971 · N5770L · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI71AC073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71AC073.md): Amer Avco AA-1 · Mazomanie, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 6, 1971 · N5963L · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC71AN040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71AN040.md): Amer Avco AA-1 · Leesport, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 20, 1970 · N5769L · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC71AN022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71AN022.md): Amer Avco AA-1 · Pawling, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 18, 1970 · N5923L · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN70AD059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70AD059.md): Amer Avco AA-1 · Aurora, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 18, 1970 · N5993L · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX70AL060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70AL060.md): Amer Avco AA-1 · Mt Baldy, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 21, 1970 · N5994L · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC70A0024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70A0024.md): Amer Avco AA-1 · Columbus, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 2, 1969 · N5729L · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI69A0082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69A0082.md): Yankee AA-1 · Benton Harbr, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 16, 1969 · N5639L · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC69A0050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69A0050.md): Amer Avco AA-1 · Westwood, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 2, 1968 · N5608L · Destroyed

## 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('0630610'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=0630610

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