NTSB investigations: American AA-1
212 cases on aircraft the registry lists as American AA-1. 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.
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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
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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
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NTSB ATL90LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1 · Gainesville, GAThe student pilot's failure to properly flare.NTSB LAX90FA111Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Borego Springs, CAImproper 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 ATL90FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Cherokee, ALCarburetor 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 LAX88LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Hemet, CADuring 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 FTW86LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Roanoke, TXThe 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 CHI86FA183Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Plainfield, ILWitnesses 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 DEN86FA149Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 Yankee · Cheyenne, WYDuring 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 DEN85LA176Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Gallup, NMDuring 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 LAX84FUJ05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman American AA1 · Mesa, AZThe 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 NYC84FA107Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Scriba, NYAcft 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 MKC84LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA1 · Wiota, IAThe 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 NYC83LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Dunkirk, NYAt 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 LAX83LA381Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA1 · Bishop, CAThe 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 CHI83FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportGrumman AA-1 · Manitowoc, WIThe 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 ATL83FA230Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1 · Locust Grove, GAThe 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 NYC83LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1 · Mechanicsburg, PAThe 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 DEN83LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1 · Bicknell, UTThe 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 DEN82DA183Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAmerican AA1 · Opheim, MTThe 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 FTW82DA352Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGrumman AA-1 · Pearland, TXThe 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 ATL82DA203Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Covington, TNPrior 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 NYC83FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1 · Missing Acft, NYThe 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 LAX82AA106Accident · 6 fatalFinal reportBoeing KC-135A · Glendale, AZThe 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 ATL82FLT02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportGrumman AA-1 · New Albany, MSThe 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 MKC81DCG31Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman AA-1 · Osceola, MONTSB DEN81FTK05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAmer Avco AA-1 · Castlewood, SDNTSB LAX80FVG58Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGrum-Amer AA-1 · Lincoln, CANTSB CHI80FEM36Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGrum-Amer AA-1 · Midland, MINTSB ATL80FIA12Accident · No injuriesClosedGrum-Amer AA-1 · Elkton, VANTSB CHI80FA039Accident · 2 fatalClosedGrumman AA-1 · Sylvania, OHNTSB IAD80FIJ01Accident · No injuriesClosedGrum Amer AA-1A · Galax, VANTSB NYC79FGM37Accident · No injuriesClosedGrum Amer AA-1 · Monroeville, PANTSB LAX78DUJ65Accident · No injuriesClosedGrum Amer AA1 · Tucson, AZNTSB SEA78FYM27Accident · No injuriesClosedAmer Avco AA-1 · Oregon City, ORNTSB CHI78FET01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAmerican AA-1 · South Bend, INNTSB IAD77DA053Accident · 1 fatalClosedGrum Amer AA-1 · Vine Grove, KYNTSB NYC77DHM19Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrum Amer AA1 · Farmingdale, NJNTSB IAD77FIG17Accident · No injuriesClosedGrum Amer AA1 · Darlington, MDNTSB CHI77FEM22Accident · 1 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA1 · East Tawas, MINTSB LAX77DUQ18Accident · No injuriesClosedAmer Avco AA1 · Santa Maria, CANTSB FTW77FPA02Accident · No injuriesClosedAmerican AA1 · Plano, TXNTSB CHI77FCA01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAmerican AA1 · Cahokia, ILNTSB DEN77FA015Accident · 3 fatalClosedGrum Amer AA-1 · Alder, CONTSB OAK77FJA01Accident · 2 fatalClosedYankee AA1 · Wainiha, HINTSB SEA77FYP12Accident · No injuriesClosedAmer Avco AA-1 · Spokane, WANTSB FTW77FPJ04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrum Amer AA1 · Oklahoma City, OKNTSB IAD76AI099Accident · 1 fatalClosedAmer Avco AA1 · Frederick, MDNTSB IAD76DLQ32Accident · No injuriesClosedAmerican AA-1 · Murray, KYNTSB NYC76FGM38Accident · No injuriesClosedGrum Amer AA1 · Erie, PANTSB FTW76FPD44Accident · No injuriesClosedAmer Avco AA1 · Moran, TXNTSB SEA76FYI17Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAmer Avco AA1 · Ashland, OR