# NTSB investigations: Grumman American Avn. AA-5A

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA272.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5A · Metaline Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 20, 2026 · N76GC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA123.md): Grumman AA5 · Admire, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 23, 2026 · N9939U · Substantial damage
  > On February 23, 2026, about 0958 central standard time, a Grumman AA-5A airplane, N9939U, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Admire, Kansas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane operated under the provisions…
- [NTSB CEN25LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA096.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5A · Gladewater, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 18, 2025 · N26071 · Substantial damage
  > On February 17, 2025, about 2215 central standard time, a Grumman AA-5A airplane, N26071, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Gladewater, Texas. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN24LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA034.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2023 · N9568U · Substantial damage
  > The distraction of the pilot during the taxi, resulting in a ground collision.
- [NTSB ERA23LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA286.md): Grumman American Avn. AA5A · Redstone Arsenal, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2023 · N26387 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the clamp assembly securing the throttle control cable outer housing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the throttle.
- [NTSB CEN21FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA026.md): Grumman AA5 · Woodbranch, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 25, 2020 · N26136 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ERA20CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA065.md): American AA5 · Rutherfordton, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2020 · N9593U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an intentional aerodynamic stall, which resulted in a spin and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA20FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA060.md): American AA5 · College Park, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 29, 2019 · N26455 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation after entering a climbing turn in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB WPR19FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA266.md): American AA5 · Cowles, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 27, 2019 · N9774U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly into terrain that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain.
- [NTSB GAA19CA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA384.md): American AA5 · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2019 · N387G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate and landing flare during landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control, runway excursion, and collision with objects.
- [NTSB GAA16CA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA428.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 5A · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2016 · N26104 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid fence posts during landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings.
- [NTSB GAA16CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA083.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5A · Friendswood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2015 · N9860U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a tree and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN15FA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA347.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 5A · Harrisburg, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2015 · N9684U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to conduct a flight in dark, night conditions and his subsequent controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA153.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 5A · Mackay, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2015 · N9887U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's disorientation in mountainous terrain and course deviation into a canyon, which resulted in the airplane's inability to out climb terrain and a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA451.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5A · Homosassa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2014 · N26676 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because engine examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA13LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA041.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5A · Fairhope, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2012 · N26380 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Grumman pilot’s loss of directional control during landing for undetermined reasons because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the Piper pilot…
- [NTSB CEN12CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA419.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Ray Township, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2012 · N26181 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a deer that ran in front of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA085.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Bulverde, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2011 · N26067 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper glidepath while on final approach.
- [NTSB ERA11CA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA492.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5A · Cleveland, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2011 · N9982U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA11LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA342.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5A · Linden, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2011 · N8476B · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA008.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Springfield, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2010 · N9695U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around, which led to an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR10LA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA424.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5A · Lakeview, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2010 · N26118 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a stuck exhaust valve.
- [NTSB WPR10LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA242.md): Grumman AA-5A · Monument, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2010 · N26414 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misjudged flare during landing resulting in a hard landing and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB DFW08CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA183.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N9678U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC08CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA288.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Carrollton, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2008 · N26316 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX08CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA125.md): Grumman AA-5A · Atlanta, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2008 · N9720U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff to clear trees during the initial climb. Contributing factors were the soft and rough nature of the short runway surface.
- [NTSB DEN08LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA074.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Beaumont, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2008 · N9764U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control in cruise flight and encounter with a thunderstorm. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB SEA08LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA066.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Benson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2007 · N9592U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall. Contributing to the accident was a variable tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA08FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA013.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Sequim, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N27175 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudged distance and altitude that led to an undershoot; his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll; and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during an attempted aborted landing.
- [NTSB MIA07LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA155.md): Grumman AA-5A · Worthington, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2007 · N26442 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the engine's No. 4 piston from the crankshaft for unidentified reasons and the pilot's continued operation with known equipment deficiencies.
- [NTSB LAX07CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA248.md): Grumman American AA5A · Elk River, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2007 · N27166 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare, inadequate bounced landing recovery, and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB NYC06CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA037.md): Grumman AA5A · Maceo, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2005 · N26708 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/speed, and his failure to properly seat the airplane's recently installed brakes. A factor was the quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA05LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA157.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Ponte Vedra, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2005 · N9954U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane being ditched in a marsh.
- [NTSB MIA05CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA064.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2005 · N9572U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-rated passengers improper use of the rudder control and his failure to maintain directional control resulting in a loss of control on the ground.
- [NTSB SEA04CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA186.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Brooks, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · N26327 · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain altitude/clearance on final approach to land resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach and the flight…
- [NTSB CHI03LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA298.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Harrisville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2003 · N9574U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. A factor to the accident was the trees.
- [NTSB LAX03FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA005.md): Grumman AA-5A · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2002 · N9566U · Destroyed
  > failure of the lubricating system resulting in a total loss of engine power and an off airport forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA02FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA162.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · Greeneville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N9807U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known equipment deficiency. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB IAD01LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA068.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Danbury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N27221 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged altitude and excessive airspeed resulting in a collision with a pole. A factor was the cracked exhaust stack, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD01LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA063.md): Grumman AA-5A · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2001 · N9773U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control after landing.
- [NTSB LAX01FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA027.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Gardena, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2000 · N26470 · Substantial damage
  > The engine lost power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC00LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA199.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Lawrence, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N26080 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his delayed remedial action. Also causal was the pilot's lack of recent experience. A factor in the accident was the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB FTW99LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA219.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Wayton, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1999 · N9775U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance with trees during a go-around. Factors were the gusty wind condition, and the high density altitude. Factors associated with the accident were gusty winds, and a…
- [NTSB FTW99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA017.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Scott, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1998 · N9956U · Substantial damage
  > The disengagement of the crankshaft gear due to the maintenance personnel not installing the gear lockplate at the last engine overhaul, resulting in the loosening of the gear retaining bolt, and the subsequent fracture of the gear alignment dowel. A factor…
- [NTSB MIA98LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA166.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Sumter, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1998 · N9884U · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the oil cooler bypass valve which resulted in the over-temperature and loss of oil pressure.
- [NTSB LAX97LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA079.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Banning, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1996 · N9944U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional low flight in an area of foothills and canyons at an altitude insufficient to maintain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB SEA96LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA180.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1996 · N26414 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway during the landing/go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: strong, gusty crosswinds, and the encounter with a runway…
- [NTSB FTW95FA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA380.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Midland, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1995 · N9642U · Destroyed
  > the pilot's selection of a downwind runway for takeoff. Factors were the tailwind, the density altitude, and the overloading of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX95FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA068.md): Grumman AA-5A · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1994 · N26443 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional flight into an area of known marginal weather conditions during a night cross-country flight and the flight's subsequent inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions at an altitude insufficient to remain clear of the…
- [NTSB ATL94FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA010.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Richmond Hill, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1993 · N26462 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude above the water. And his physical impairment due to drugs.

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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 ('3960106'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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