# Fatal NTSB investigations: American AA-1A

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 WPR26FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA051.md): American AA-1A · High Rolls, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Nov 26, 2025 · N9439L · Destroyed
  > On November 26, 2025, about 1145 mountain standard time, an American Aviation AA-1A airplane, N9439L was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Alamogordo, New Mexico. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB CEN22FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA203.md): American AA-1A · Cleburne, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 17, 2022 · N6409L · Substantial damage
  > 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 control at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN21FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA290.md): American AA-1A · Cleburne, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 24, 2021 · N9261L · Destroyed
  > 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 WPR14FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA239.md): American AA-1A · El Mirage, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2014 · N9454L · Destroyed
  > 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 accelerated stall.
- [NTSB WPR13FA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA388.md): American AA-1A · Desert Center, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2013 · N61VT · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): American AA-1A · Corona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N34299 · Substantial damage
  > An aggressive flight maneuver performed by the pilot during low altitude flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB IAD05FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA069.md): American AA-1A · Levittown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2005 · N9346L · Substantial damage
  > 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 landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled…
- [NTSB FTW03FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA071.md): Grumman American AA-1A · Shreveport, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2003 · N9226L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB FTW98FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA299.md): Grumman American AA-1A · Larkspur, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1998 · N9453L · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane and entering an unrecoverable spin. A factor was clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB ATL95FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA022.md): American AA-1A · Gastonia, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1994 · N9260L · Destroyed
  > 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 airspeed which resulted in a loss of control, during the…
- [NTSB ATL93FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA082.md): American AA-1A · Statesboro, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1993 · N9317L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > 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 communications by the pilot of N47WD by selecting the wrong UNICOM…
- [NTSB MIA90FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA067.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Sebastian, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1990 · N473FT · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > 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 was on a base leg and the PA-28 was further out on final…
- [NTSB CHI89DET04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DET04.md): American AA-1A · Bluffton, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 15, 1989 · N9479L · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): American AA-1A · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1989 · N9473L · Destroyed
  > Attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors include clouds, downdrafts, high winds.
- [NTSB CHI89FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA027.md): Gulfstream AA1A · North Vernon, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1988 · N9396L · Destroyed
  > The aircraft was observed to make a high speed low level pass adjacent to the runway and a climbing left turn away from the airport, heading north. A witness in a field north of the airport reported seeing the aircraft descending from a low altitude, level…
- [NTSB FTW87FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA041.md): American AA-1A · Robertson, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1986 · N9493L · Destroyed
  > Witnesses stated that the aircraft was circling the top of a 94 ft tall oil well makeover rig when it descended below their line of sight. Another witness a mile away stated that the aircraft began spinning before ground impact. No evidence of any malfunction…
- [NTSB LAX86FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA289.md): American AA-1A · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1986 · N6339L · Destroyed
  > After working for over 13.5 hours the pilot attempted to fly 160 miles to his home. The 1.3 hour flt was initiated between 0100 and 0200. It was a dark night and according to persons in the accident area a 200-400 ft broken/overcast cloud layer was present.…
- [NTSB NYC84FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA039.md): American AA-1A · Wellsville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N81YB · Destroyed
  > Prior to the flt, the plt stated that he would be flying foraprx 1/2 hr. Aprx 25 min after takeoff, ground witnesses northeast of the arpt observed the acft on a westerly heading, turning toward the arpt. Shortly after that, they saw the acft in an…
- [NTSB MKC81FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FA022.md): Amer Avco AA-1A · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 25, 1981 · N332A · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FA051.md): Grum Amer AA-1A · Troy, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 8, 1980 · N7278L · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC80FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FA023.md): Grum Amer AA-1B · Morganville, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 30, 1980 · N9338L · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC80FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FA008.md): Amer Avco AA1-A · New Boston, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 20, 1979 · N9387L · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC79FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FA041.md): Amer Avco AA-1A · Versailles, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 20, 1979 · N9355L · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC79FGT15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FGT15.md): Grumman AA1 · Mountville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 6, 1979 · N6404L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA120.md): Grum-Amer AA1A · Toa Baja, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 26, 1978 · N6330L · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA78FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA034.md): Amer Avco AA1-A · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 20, 1978 · N6331L · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA059.md): American AA-1A · Marion, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 5, 1977 · N6415L · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FA060.md): Grum Amer AA-1A · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 2, 1977 · N9373L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76AP037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76AP037.md): Amer Avco AA1-A · Angels Camp, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 2, 1976 · N9230L · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI76AC043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC043.md): Grum Amer AA1-A · Rockford, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 1, 1976 · N6356L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN7LAD017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN7LAD017.md): Amer Avco AA1-A · Rawlins, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 17, 1975 · N6360L · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC76AN014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN014.md): Amer Avco AA1-A · Niagara Falls, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 27, 1975 · N7251L · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK75AP028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75AP028.md): Amer Avco AA1-A · Newark, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 29, 1974 · N9443L · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI75AC017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC017.md): Amer Avco AA-1A · New Richmond, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 18, 1974 · N9262L · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI74AC082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74AC082.md): Amer Avco AA1-A · Rattlesnk Is, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 4, 1974 · N9229L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74AP037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP037.md): Amer Avco AA1-A · Madera, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 5, 1974 · N6386L · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX74AL018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74AL018.md): Amer Avco AA1-A · Yuma, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 28, 1973 · N7258L · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN73FTE70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73FTE70.md): Amer Avco AA1 · Erie, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 21, 1973 · N6346L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73AM080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73AM080.md): Amer Avco AA1 · Attapulgus, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 6, 1973 · N6408L · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC73AN088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN088.md): Amer Avco AA-1A · Clermont, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 19, 1972 · N9409L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73AL027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL027.md): Amer Avco AA-1A · Pacoima, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 16, 1972 · N9358L · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX73AL016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL016.md): Amer Avco AA-1A · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 8, 1972 · N9477L · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC73AK020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73AK020.md): Amer Avco AA-1A · Waterloo, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 3, 1972 · N9377L · Minor damage
- [NTSB NYC73AN035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN035.md): Amer Avco AA-1A · Madison, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 26, 1972 · N9385L · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX73AL006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL006.md): Amer Avco AA-1A · Sierra Vsta, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 15, 1972 · N9475L · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC73AK001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73AK001.md): Amer Avco AA-1A · Oakes, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 2, 1972 · N1SU · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK72AP036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72AP036.md): Amer Avco AA-1A · Corcoran, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 2, 1972 · N9327L · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN72AD027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN72AD027.md): Amer Avco AA1A · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 19, 1971 · N9249L · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI72AC024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72AC024.md): Amer Avco AA1A · Litchfield, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 9, 1971 · N9258L · 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 ('0630710'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=0630710

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