# NTSB investigations: Grumman American Avn. AA-5

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ATL88LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA041.md): Grumman AA-5A · Thomson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1987 · N7109L · Substantial damage
  > The airplane struck high-tension power lines while maneuvering at about 100 ft AGL. The collision occurred about 2/10 of a mile from the residence of the plt's girlfriend. One of the wires fell to the ground, damaging an auto and setting a field on fire. The…
- [NTSB LAX88LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA003.md): Grumman AA-5A · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1987 · N7368L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot bounced during landing and collided with runway lights and a taxiway sign. He landed on runway 25 with winds reported 040 degrees at 8 knots. He said he could not receive wind information because he had inadvertantly turned off his radio.
- [NTSB MIA87LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA230.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Vega Baja, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1987 · N100UA · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he had descended from 4500 ft to get out of the clouds & at 1300 ft, the eng became rough. He stated the RPM dropped from 2300 to 1000. He also stated that he did not use carb heat prior to or during the descent. The plt stated that when…
- [NTSB CHI87FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA140.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Middleton, WI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1987 · N1358R · Destroyed
  > The pilot had communicated with other pilots concerning the difficulties he was having with the winds. He had already attempted approaches to two other runways but had failed to complete a landing. He asked the pilot of a recent arrival for the wind…
- [NTSB MIA86IA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86IA018.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Live Oak, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1985 · N9558L · Minor damage
  > The acft made a downwind landing touching down long on the rwy. The acft could not be stopped & ran off the end of the rwy. The plt stated that he misread the windsock.
- [NTSB ATL86FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA002.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Hurricane, WV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1985 · N9629U · Destroyed
  > N9629U crashed in a wooded area near Hurricane, west Virginia while conducting a visual flight from millwood, WV to grundy, Virginia. The pilot and aircraft were certificated in accordance with current FARS. The pilot received a weather briefing for the…
- [NTSB NYC85LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA214.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1985 · N5405L · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that the flt was uneventful until he was in a descent about 12 mi from the destination arpt. He said that a large bird suddenly appeared in front of the acft & collided with the right wing. The bird strike put a large hole in the right wing…
- [NTSB MIA85LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA173.md): Grumman American AA-5 · High Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1985 · N9541L · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he made a normal takeoff with 2200 RPM, but shortly after rotation, the RPM started to decrease & the acft lost altitude & landed in the top of a large oak tree. An investigation revealed that the carburetor inlet finger screen had a 75%…
- [NTSB MIA85FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA106.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Horseshoe Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1985 · N9228L · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed in the gulf of Mexico while the plt was on a night x-country flt. The wx at the destination had been forcast to be IFR. However, in the area of the accident, witnesses stated the wx was good with no fog & it was a dark night. When the acft…
- [NTSB ATL85FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FAMS1.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Dayton, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 9, 1984 · N9627U · Destroyed
  > Aircraft missing on a flight from Dayton, OH to gallipolis, OH two persons on board.
- [NTSB CHI84LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA382.md): Grumman AA-5 · New Carlisle, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1984 · N9596L · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with trees after overrunning a 2000 ft wet sod airstrip. The plt reported that braking action was poorthe acft went into an evergreen tree nursery before stopping.
- [NTSB SEA84LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA192.md): Grumman AA-5 · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1984 · N6542L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that the run-up and takeoff were normal but during the climbout the engine lost power. A small fire, confined to the engine compartment erupted. Power could not be restored and an emergency landing was accomplished in an open field.…
- [NTSB CHI84FA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA308.md): Grumman AA-5 · Little Falls, MN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1984 · N1338R · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with the ground during a takeoff attempt. The low time plt was using a grass rwy for the 1st time without an instructor. The acft was rotated prematurely and assumed a nose high attitude. According to one witness the acft was 'behind the…
- [NTSB NYC84FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA233.md): Grumman AA-5 · Woodstock, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1984 · N9519L · Destroyed
  > Acft was on a VFR personal flight. Witness on mountain slope heard sounds of approaching acft, observed brief glimpse of acft wheel and wing through cloud and fog about 100 ft away, at tree-top level. A few seconds later. Witness heard eng sound cease.…
- [NTSB DCA83IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA83IA027.md): Grumman AA-5 · Clinton, MD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1983 · N9542L · Minor damage
  > The student pilot ballooned during the flare, then landed hared on runway. The nosegear failed and the acft slid down the runway.
- [NTSB ATL83LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA038.md): Grumman AA5 · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N5442L · Destroyed
  > The pilot was on final approach behind a Cessna 150 and thought the Cessna would turn off at the first taxiway. The Cessna continued to the second taxiway and the pilot of N5442L elected to go-around. The pilot stated the aircraft seemed to mush as it flew…
- [NTSB LAX81FVA61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVA61.md): Gulf Amer AA-5 · Independence, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1981 · N5874L · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81DEP29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEP29.md): Grumman AA-5 · Summit Lake, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1981 · N9564L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FFJ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FFJ13.md): Grumman AA-5A · Batavia, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1981 · N1326R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA063.md): Grumman AA-5 · No.Sandbridge, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 11, 1981 · N28457 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81FRG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FRG14.md): Grum-Amer AA-5 · Sinton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 1, 1981 · N7183L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80DNC46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80DNC46.md): Grum-Amer AA-5 · Manchester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1980 · N1337R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA116.md): Grum-Amer AA-5 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jul 5, 1980 · N9553L · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80FEI22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEI22.md): Grumman AA-5 · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1980 · N1358R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80FLD68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FLD68.md): Grum-Amer AA-5 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 19, 1980 · N1370R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA034.md): Grum-Amer AA-5 · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 15, 1980 · N1614R · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN79FTE74](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FTE74.md): Grumman AA-5A · Gunnison, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1979 · N5455L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK79X0113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK79X0113.md): Grum-Amer AA-5 · Au Gres, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1979 · N7104L · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD79FIA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FIA14.md): Grum Amer AA-5 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1979 · N9629U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FFA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FFA26.md): Grum Amer AA5 · Mechanicville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1979 · N7191L · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79DEE57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEE57.md): Grumman AA5 · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 19, 1979 · N5484L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA069.md): Amer Avco AA-5 · Marathon, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 11, 1979 · N7373L · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC79FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FA032.md): Grum Amer AA-5 · Pompey, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Apr 1, 1979 · N9535L · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX79DUJ54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DUJ54.md): Grumman AA-5 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 13, 1979 · N125KA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79FLJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FLJ07.md): Grumman AA-5 · Oxford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 10, 1979 · N1395R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN79FQA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FQA18.md): Grumman AA5 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 16, 1979 · N1319R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEP09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEP09.md): Grumman AA-5 · Portage, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 9, 1978 · N1348R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEK01.md): Grum Amer AA-5 · Reno, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 12, 1978 · N7187L · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FA017.md): Grumman AA-5 · Norway, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 10, 1978 · N7170L · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78DER94](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DER94.md): Grumman AA-5 · Milaca, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 23, 1978 · N5824L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA108.md): Grum Amer AA-5 · Jackson, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 10, 1978 · N1375R · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78FTK22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FTK22.md): Grum Amer AA5 · Brookings, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1978 · N9610U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78FUD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUD06.md): Grum Amer AA-5 · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 13, 1978 · N9553L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FEG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEG07.md): Grumman AA-5 · Vandali, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 22, 1978 · N9517L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78IA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78IA054.md): Gruman AA5 · Raleigh, NC · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 25, 1978 · N9533L · No damage
- [NTSB MKC78FER11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FER11.md): Grumman AA-5 · Caledonia, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 24, 1977 · N1368R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FA002.md): Grumann AA-5A · Pierce, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 23, 1977 · N9762U · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78DRD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DRD03.md): Grumman AA-5 · Lafayette, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1977 · N5421L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77DVA48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVA48.md): Grumman AA5 · Oakland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1977 · N5446L · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77FKQ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKQ12.md): Grumman AA5 · Hattiesburg, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1977 · N1371R · Destroyed

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## 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 ('3960104'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=3960104&page=2

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