Fatal NTSB investigations: Grumman American Avn. AA-1B
45 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Grumman American Avn. AA-1B. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1973 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 3 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('3960103'))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('3960103'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ERA17FA299Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1 · Portland, TNThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR16FA124Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 1B · Hawthorne, CAThe failure of both pilots to land the airplane on the remaining runway when a sufficient rate of climb could not be attained. Contributing to the accident was a reduction of available engine power due to severe camshaft lobe wear.NTSB ERA14FA260Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA1B · Chester, SCThe pilot's inadequate inflight fuel monitoring, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the loose fuel cap, which allowed fuel to syphon out in flight.NTSB CEN13FA060Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-1B · Burlington, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.NTSB ERA09FA235Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1B · Chesnee, SCA loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate inflight fuel planning and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while descending for a forced landing.NTSB CEN09FA195Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-1B · Golden, NMThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's recent usage of alcohol and his subsequent impairment.NTSB CHI04LA112Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Dodge Center, MNThe pilot's failure maintain climb and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during initial climb out after takeoff. The aircraft's low altitude, high gusty winds and low level turbulence were contributing factors.NTSB LAX02FA097Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA1B · Pomona, CAa total loss of engine power due to an excessively rich mixture setting in the carburetor. The overly rich operation of the carburetor was due to the overhaul shop's failure to obtain the proper clearance between the float and chamber walls, which allowed the…NTSB FTW02FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Patterson, LAThe pilot's mismanagement of fuel with the positioning of the fuel selector in the off position and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in fuel starvation, and the airplane entering into a stall.NTSB MIA99FA208Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-1B · Hilliard, FLthe pilot's failure to obtain notams and his improper planning and decision to use a closed runway for takeoff with tall trees on the departure end, resulting in a subsequent collision with the trees.NTSB FTW98FA394Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Yoder, COThe pilot's loss of aircraft control due to not maintaining adequate airspeed and the subsequent inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight and the engine's power failure due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB FTW96FA352Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Boulder, COThe pilot's poor judgment in attempting low altitude flight in mountainous terrain without adequate mountain flying training which led to low altitude maneuvering exceeding the climb capability of the airplane. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's…NTSB LAX93FAMS1Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportGrumman AA-1B · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean)Undetermined. The aircraft was not located.NTSB SEA91LA097Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1B · Douglas, WYAn inadvertent stall with inadequate terrain clearance. Factors include flight in mountainous terrain at an altitude where remedial action was not possible.NTSB LAX91FA020Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1B · Solana Beach, CAThe inadvertent stall/spin. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's decision to allow the reporter passenger to fly the aircraft in a critical flight situation, his decision to allow the aircraft to descend to an altitude too low to allow for contingencies,…NTSB NYC90FA179Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1B · Springfield, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the inadvertent stall of the airplane at an altitude from which recovery was not possible.NTSB FTW83FA319Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1B · Newport, ARThe acft remained low after takeoff and after a turn continued north out of sight of witnesses and did not reappear. It collided with the bottom two strands of a powerline which were severed by the propeller. The acft fuselage came to rest 162 ft beyond the…NTSB LAX83FUJ09Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Cornville, AZThe pilot was on a flight from wickenburg to cottonwood, AZ to meet a friend and fly him to phoenix, AZ. During arrival, he made two passes over the top of some homes where his friend was staying, nearby at Cornville, AZ. On the second pass, he made a barrel…NTSB ATL83FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Summerville, WVOn 12/10/82, the student plt departed on a supervised solo x-country from moundsville, WV to huntington, WV, white sulpher springs, WV and back to moundsville. Wx conds deteriorated drg the 1st 2 legs of the flt and the student's flt instructor (CFI) told him…NTSB LAX83FUJ01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · New River, AZAfter entering the traffic pattern, the aircraft was observed in a steep descending turn from downwind to final approach. A witness reported that the pilot kept increasing the bank, while turning to final, as if to keep from overshooting the final approach…NTSB NYC81FA082Accident · 2 fatalClosedGulf Amer AA-1B · Richmond, NHNTSB LAX81FA087Accident · 2 fatalClosedGrum Amer AA1B · Solana Beach, CANTSB LAX80FA123Accident · 1 fatalClosedGrum Amer AA-1B · Lake Hughes, CANTSB MIA80FA015Accident · 2 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA1-B · Melbourne, FLNTSB MKC79FA036Accident · 1 fatalClosedGrumman AA-1B · Clearwater, MNNTSB NYC79FA030Accident · 2 fatalClosedGrum Amer AA-1B · Milroy, PANTSB CHI78FEE40Accident · 1 fatalClosedGrum Amer AA1-B · Antioch, ILNTSB MKC78FA003Accident · 1 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA-1B · St Louis, MONTSB IAD77FA058Accident · 1 fatalClosedGrum Amer AA1-B · Unity, MDNTSB MIA77FA030Accident · 2 fatalClosedGrum Amer AA1B · St Petersburg, FLNTSB FTW77FA022Accident · 1 fatalClosedAmerican AA1B · Oklahoma City, OKNTSB FTW77DA003Accident · 1 fatalClosedPitts Spcl S-1S · Durant, OKNTSB CHI76AC076Accident · 1 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA1-B · Creston, OHNTSB OAK76AP055Accident · 2 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA1-B · Bear Valley, CANTSB MKC76AK048Accident · 2 fatalClosedGrum Amer AA1-B · Medicine Lodge, KSNTSB MIA76AM056Accident · 1 fatalClosedGrum Amer AA1-B · Ormond Beach, FLNTSB FTW76AF010Accident · 2 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA1-B · Beggs, OKNTSB SEA75AS044Accident · 1 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA1-A · Portland, ORNTSB MKC75FCA19Accident · 1 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA1-B · Fenton, MONTSB OAK75AP031Accident · 2 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA1-B · Vacaville, CANTSB ANC75AA022Accident · 1 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA1-B · Sitka, AKNTSB IAD75FIG03Accident · 1 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA1-B · Laytonsville, MDNTSB MKC75AK005Accident · 2 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA1-B · Kansas City, MONTSB NYC74AN111Accident · 1 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA1-B · Prospect, KYNTSB SEA73AS033Accident · 2 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA-1B · W.Yellowstne, MT