# NTSB investigations: Grumman American Avn. AA-1C 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 1 of 2 · 82 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA22LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA216.md): Grumman AA1 · Seneca, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2022 · N15LM · Substantial damage > A dislodged air filter element, which restricted airflow to the carburetor resulting in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR17LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA018.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 1C · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2016 · N9556U · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to ensure that sufficient fuel was available for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB WPR13LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA432.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 1C · Hemet, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2013 · N9923U · Substantial damage > The airplane’s hard landing due to the pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while on approach after shutting down the engine because of the smoke in the cockpit from a burnt wire that originated from the alternator field terminal and extended to… - [NTSB ERA12CA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA418.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1C · West Chester, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2012 · N9675U · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN09CA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA568.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1C · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2009 · N9649U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and subsequent go-around. - [NTSB NYC08FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA189.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2008 · N9555U · Destroyed > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB CHI07LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA195.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Carrollton, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2007 · N200JA · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from trees during cruise. Factors were the inadequate preflight planning, the thunderstorm in the area at the time of the accident, and the trees. - [NTSB LAX06CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA146.md): Grumman American AA-1C · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2006 · N9756U · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall during initial climb. A contributing factor was his diverted attention. - [NTSB ATL04CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA174.md): Grumman American AA1C · Boone, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2004 · N137Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and his misjudgment of the distance and speed during the approach to land, which resulted in the overrun of the runway surface and subsequent collision with trees. A factor was tailwind. - [NTSB SEA03LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA017.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Rigby, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N9526U · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of a fuel tank with inadequate fuel resulting in fuel starvation and a complete power loss during the initial climb. A contributing factor was the ditch which the aircraft impacted during the forced landing resulting in the collapse of… - [NTSB MIA02LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA036.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2001 · N9515U · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed (Vs), while maneuvering for an emergency landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A contributing factor in the accident was the loss of engine power… - [NTSB NYC01FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA169.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Medford, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2001 · N9616U · Destroyed > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls while turning to base, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground. - [NTSB CHI01LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA099.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Dekalb, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2001 · N9886U · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation, the pilot not switching the fuel selector to the other fuel tank, and the pilot not maintaining control of the airplane through the forced landing attempt. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadequate fuel management, the… - [NTSB NYC00LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA074.md): Grumman American AA1 · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2000 · N9555U · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB FTW98LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA242.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Roanoke, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1998 · N9606U · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power resulting from an excessively rich mixture for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA026.md): Grumman AA1C · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1996 · N9519U · Destroyed > loss of engine power on final approach for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB ATL96LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA091.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Gulfport, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1996 · N39018 · Substantial damage > improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. - [NTSB CHI96LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA197.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Custer, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1996 · N39048 · Substantial damage > the pilot did not maintain aircraft control or abort the takeoff. The factors involved were the pilot encountered a stall/mush condition, exhaust valves were leaking, low compression on all cylinders, and all pistons were scored. - [NTSB NYC96LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA079.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Groton, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1996 · N9974U · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate fuel management, and his improper use of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent collision with bails of hay during the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL95LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA112.md): Grumman AA1C · Mocksville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1995 · N9980U · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper short field takeoff procedure which resulted in the inadvertent stall/mush during the takeoff. - [NTSB LAX94LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA223.md): Grumman AA-1C · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1994 · N9514U · Destroyed > a fatigue failure of the carburetor fuel inlet fitting. A fuel flow system modification and an inadequate annual inspection were factors in the accident. - [NTSB LAX94LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA121.md): Grumman AA-1A · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1994 · N9614U · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and en route fuel consumption monitoring. - [NTSB LAX94FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA089.md): Grumman AA-1C · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1993 · N39036 · Destroyed > A failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, and subsequent inadvertent stall during an undetermined loss of engine power following takeoff. - [NTSB MIA92LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA033.md): Grumman AA-1C · Lantana, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1991 · N9783U · Substantial damage > The improper maintenance assembly and inspection of the throttle linkage which resulted in the throttle linkage becoming disconnected in flight and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB BFO91LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA054.md): Grumman AA-1C · Union Hall, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1991 · N9755U · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power brought on by a failure of the number three clyinder exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was a hidden object on the emergency landing field. - [NTSB CHI91LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA187.md): Grumman American AA1C · Lansing, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1991 · N9688U · Substantial damage > The pilot became lost/disoriented and attempted a precautionary landing. Factors related to the accident were a low level of fuel and soft terrain (wheat field crop). - [NTSB LAX91LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA176.md): Grumman AA-LC · Inyokern, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1991 · N31DV · Substantial damage > Poor flight planning by the pilot-in-command which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA91LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA079.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1991 · N9651U · Destroyed > Carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. - [NTSB SEA91LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA015.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1990 · N9583U · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing. - [NTSB NYC89LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA217.md): Grumman AA-1C · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1989 · N9825U · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation, due to the pilot's failure to assure the fuel selector was positioned to a tank with adequate fuel for landing, and his failure to follow the proper emergency procedure after the tank emptied. - [NTSB CHI89LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA148.md): Grumman AA-1C · Madison, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1989 · N39035 · Substantial damage > The student's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft and the cfi's delay in taking remedial action to regain control. Contributing to the accident was the students lack of total experience. - [NTSB LAX89LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA222.md): American AA-1C · Kalaupapa, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1989 · N88ME · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to prevent a stall from which there was insufficient altitude to recover. - [NTSB CHI89DEX03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEX03.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Richmond, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 5, 1989 · N39000 · Substantial damage > The pilot's attempt to continue the takeoff with a partial loss of power. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB LAX87LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA181.md): Grumman AA1C · Redlands, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1987 · N9545U · Destroyed > During an instructional flight, the plt stated that the estimated fuel capacity in the acft was aprx 12 gals prior to departure. The plt took-off on the right fuel tank and flew in the local area for aprx 15 minutes then returned to the arpt for touch-and-go… - [NTSB NYC85LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA233.md): Grumman AA-1C · Wheatland, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1985 · N9787U · Substantial damage > Acft departed leroy, NY, on an instructional flt to rochester, NY. Fifteen minutes after departure the flt made a forced landing in a bean field. Examination of the acft showed no useable fuel remained. - [NTSB NYC85LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA175.md): Grumman AA-1C · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1985 · N333FY · Substantial damage > The plt was performing a series of touch and go landings at republic arpt when the accident occurred. During the final landing, a hard touch down was made which resulted in a porpoised landing. - [NTSB CHI84LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA228.md): Grumman AA-1C · Madison, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1984 · N8055W · Substantial damage > The student plt was practicing touch-&-go landings with an Aeronca in the traffic pattern ahead of him. He stated that when he touched down, the Aeronca was still on the rwy, so he decided to abort the landing to avoid the other acft. The plt stated he had… - [NTSB NYC84FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA137.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Marlboro, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1984 · N9950U · Destroyed > Pilot and pax departing 2170 ft rwy at near max gross weight pax stated it didnt appear as if they were going to clear high tension power lines located about 2400 ft from rwy end. Pilot made left turn and impacted unmarked wires about 600 ft left of extended… - [NTSB NYC83LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA194.md): Grumman AA-1C · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1983 · N9978U · Substantial damage > The student made 2 takeoffs & landings, then waited for traffic to clear the rwy before taking off again. While climbing to traffic pattern altitude on the 3rd takeoff, the eng lost power. An emergency checklist to restart the eng was not completed because of… - [NTSB CHI83LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA005.md): Grumman AA-1C · Madison, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1982 · N8055W · Substantial damage > After takeoff from a touch & go the eng lost power. The #1 cyl upper plug lead nut had backed off & the lead was found resting in the plug. The #2 & #4 cyl upper plug lead nuts had backed off & both leads were not in the spark plugs but were resting on the… - [NTSB CHI82DA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA235.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Danville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 5, 1982 · N9830U · Destroyed > The student pilot stated that at 3000 ft, 14 NM north of the Danville VOR, the engine began vibrating. The engine lost power and the pilot was forced to land in a bean field approximately 4 miles north of the Danville airport. Engine examination revealed the… - [NTSB NYC82DA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA138.md): Grumman AA-1C · West Haven, CT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 1982 · N39050 · Substantial damage > The student pilot departed bridgeport, CT at 1200 hours and arrived at nantucket, ma at 1345 hours. While en route, he made a touch-and-go at fishers island and practiced stall maneuvers. He departed nantucket at about 1430 hours without refueling.… - [NTSB MKC82DA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA111.md): Grumman AA1C · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 1982 · N9565U · Substantial damage > During a dual training flight the aircraft was allowed to descend into a corn crop short of the runway. The aircraft continued to the runway but landed hard and collapsed the landing gear. - [NTSB FTW80DA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DA092.md): Grum-Amer AA-1C · Plain Dealing, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 16, 1980 · N9784U · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL80FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FA053.md): Grumman AA-1C · Delisle, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 14, 1980 · N9754U · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI80FEX14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEX14.md): Grumman AA-1C · Mt Comfort, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1980 · N9926U · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI80DEM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEM11.md): Grumman AA-1C · Marion, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 15, 1979 · N39008 · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD80DID01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80DID01.md): Grum Amer AA1-C · Cheasapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 9, 1979 · N9552U · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA80DYA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYA02.md): Amer Avco AA1-C · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 17, 1979 · N9526U · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN80FQA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FQA05.md): Grum Amer AA-1C · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 13, 1979 · N9529U · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=3960100&page=2 ## 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 ('3960100')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=3960100 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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