# 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. Page 2 of 5 · 212 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL90LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA165.md): Grumman AA1 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N6169L · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to properly flare. - [NTSB LAX90FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA111.md): American AA-1 · Borego Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1990 · N5655L · Destroyed > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and altitude, which resulted in a stall/mush into rising mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the terrain and weather conditions, and… - [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 LAX88LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA210.md): American AA-1 · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1988 · N6181L · Substantial damage > During the landing while on a solo (instructional) night cross country flight, the airplane touched down, bounced, and veered left. During the second bounce between the runway and the taxiway, the pilot added power. The airplane continued in a straight path… - [NTSB FTW86LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA140.md): American AA-1 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1986 · N5753L · Destroyed > The pilot took off during darkness on an early morning flt & arrived at the destn arpt prior to sunrise. He was unable to activate the rwy lights, but since the ground features could be seen, he elected to land. During the landing, the acft touched down… - [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 DEN86FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA149.md): American AA-1 Yankee · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1986 · N5935L · Substantial damage > During takeoff on a 4,997 foot long rwy, the acft became airborne, settled back onto the rwy and lifted off again just prior to reaching the end of the rwy. After takeoff the plt was not able to maintain flt. The acft impacted on a street, traveled 30 feet,… - [NTSB DEN85LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA176.md): American AA-1 · Gallup, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1985 · N5984L · Destroyed > During a x-country flt from los angeles, CA to tulsa, OK, the plt made an en route stop at Gallup, NM. The fuel tanks were fully serviced & the plt took off with a passenger & aprx 50 lbs of tools & baggage on board. The plt stated that after takeoff, the… - [NTSB LAX84FUJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FUJ05.md): Grumman American AA1 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 2, 1984 · N6233L · Substantial damage > The acft went off the rwy during a landing in a 15-25 kt wind. The plt said a gust of wind swerved the acft off the rwy. The plt attempted a go-around but realized he could not make it in the dirt so he cut the throttle. The acft rolled intoa ditch and nosed… - [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 MKC84LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA020.md): American AA1 · Wiota, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1983 · N5762L · Substantial damage > The acft was in cruise flt at aprx 2500 ft when the eng lost power. The plt was able to restart the eng, but it ran only momentarily, then quit again. The best available place for a forced landing was a muddy, plowed field. During the landing roll, the acft… - [NTSB NYC83LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA223.md): American AA-1 · Dunkirk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1983 · N5686L · Substantial damage > At aprx 0955 EDT, the plt took off from schenectady, NY with 24 gal of fuel on board. About 2 1/2 hrs later, while on a downwind to land at Dunkirk, NY, he applied carburetor heat & then the eng lost power. The carburetor heat was shut off & a restart was… - [NTSB LAX83LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA381.md): Grumman American AA1 · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1983 · N6105L · Substantial damage > The acft landed hard during a forced landing and collapsed the landing gear pilot reported that 10-15 minutes after takeoff he experienced pitch control problems. He was unable to turn the acft and made a forced landing straight ahead. The pilot stated that… - [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 ATL83FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA230.md): Grumman AA1 · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1983 · N5941L · Substantial damage > The acft crashed during a forced landing after the engine quit while the flt was in cruise at 3000 ft. the pilot stated that he experienced what was described as a drop in oil pressure followed by a complete power failure. The pilot attempted a forced landing… - [NTSB NYC83LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA138.md): Grumman American AA-1 · Mechanicsburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1983 · N5962L · Substantial damage > The acft crashed during takeoff and was destroyed when it slid over logs in the roll-out area. The pilot had 3 hours in the make and model of acft. Takeoff was from a private grass airstrip which was rough and uphill in the direction of takeoff. When a crash… - [NTSB DEN83LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA014.md): Grumman AA1 · Bicknell, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1982 · N555AW · Destroyed > The pilot stated that shortly after departing the Bicknell airport, a strong downdraft forced the aircraft into the ground while approaching the lee side of a ridge line. He indicated the aircraft was at about 100 mph indicated airspeed when ground contact… - [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 FTW82DA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA352.md): Grumman AA-1 · Pearland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 29, 1982 · N5788L · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that during an engine run-up, before takeoff, the engine ran rough on one magneto. He did not state which. He reported that after the engine was leaned, the roughness disappeared and a takeoff was made. He stated that after lift off, thrust… - [NTSB ATL82DA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA203.md): American AA-1 · Covington, TN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 17, 1982 · N5715L · Substantial damage > Prior to landing, the pilot checked his brakes to insure their integrity and noted that the left brake did not hold pressure. He elected to land on runway 01 since the hangar and ramp areas were located at the north end of the field and he didn't want to taxi… - [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 MKC81DCG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81DCG31.md): Grumman AA-1 · Osceola, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 19, 1981 · N5681L · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81FTK05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTK05.md): Amer Avco AA-1 · Castlewood, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 12, 1980 · N5618L · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80FVG58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVG58.md): Grum-Amer AA-1 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1980 · N326AA · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI80FEM36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEM36.md): Grum-Amer AA-1 · Midland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1980 · N5621L · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL80FIA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FIA12.md): Grum-Amer AA-1 · Elkton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 16, 1980 · N6168L · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI80FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FA039.md): Grumman AA-1 · Sylvania, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 18, 1980 · N5754L · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD80FIJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80FIJ01.md): Grum Amer AA-1A · Galax, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1980 · N5765L · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC79FGM37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FGM37.md): Grum Amer AA-1 · Monroeville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 22, 1979 · N5908L · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX78DUJ65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUJ65.md): Grum Amer AA1 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 29, 1978 · N5697L · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA78FYM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FYM27.md): Amer Avco AA-1 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 23, 1978 · N6130L · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78FET01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FET01.md): American AA-1 · South Bend, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 22, 1977 · N5604L · Substantial damage - [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 NYC77DHM19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DHM19.md): Grum Amer AA1 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1977 · N5676L · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD77FIG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FIG17.md): Grum Amer AA1 · Darlington, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1977 · N5748L · 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 LAX77DUQ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77DUQ18.md): Amer Avco AA1 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 13, 1977 · N6153L · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW77FPA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPA02.md): American AA1 · Plano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1977 · N5934L · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI77FCA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FCA01.md): American AA1 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 5, 1977 · N5797L · Substantial damage - [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 SEA77FYP12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYP12.md): Amer Avco AA-1 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 9, 1976 · N5799L · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW77FPJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPJ04.md): Grum Amer AA1 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 4, 1976 · N5732L · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD76AI099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76AI099.md): Amer Avco AA1 · Frederick, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 12, 1976 · N6137L · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD76DLQ32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76DLQ32.md): American AA-1 · Murray, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1976 · N5745L · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC76FGM38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FGM38.md): Grum Amer AA1 · Erie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1976 · N5972L · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW76FPD44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPD44.md): Amer Avco AA1 · Moran, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1976 · N6233L · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA76FYI17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYI17.md): Amer Avco AA1 · Ashland, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 31, 1976 · N6156L · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=0630610&page=3 ## 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."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?model=0630610&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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