Final NTSB investigations: Grumman American Avn. AA-1C
82 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Grumman American Avn. AA-1C. 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
| 1977 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1982 | 4 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2022 | 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.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
AND 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"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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
AND 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" 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 ERA22LA216Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman AA1 · Seneca, SCA dislodged air filter element, which restricted airflow to the carburetor resulting in a loss of engine power.NTSB WPR17LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 1C · Hemet, CAThe 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 WPR13LA432Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 1C · Hemet, CAThe 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 ERA12CA418Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-1C · West Chester, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN09CA568Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-1C · Holland, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and subsequent go-around.NTSB NYC08FA189Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Philadelphia, PAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI07LA195Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Carrollton, OHThe 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 LAX06CA146Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall during initial climb. A contributing factor was his diverted attention.NTSB ATL04CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA1C · Boone, NCThe 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 SEA03LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Rigby, IDThe 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 MIA02LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Pompano Beach, FLThe 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 NYC01FA169Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Medford, NJThe 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 CHI01LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Dekalb, ILFuel 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 NYC00LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA1 · Wildwood, NJThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB FTW98LA242Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Roanoke, TXThe 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 LAX97LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1C · San Diego, CAloss of engine power on final approach for undetermined reason(s).NTSB ATL96LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Gulfport, MSimproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB CHI96LA197Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Custer, SDthe 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 NYC96LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Groton, NYthe 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 ATL95LA112Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1C · Mocksville, NCThe pilot's improper short field takeoff procedure which resulted in the inadvertent stall/mush during the takeoff.NTSB LAX94LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1C · Torrance, CAa fatigue failure of the carburetor fuel inlet fitting. A fuel flow system modification and an inadequate annual inspection were factors in the accident.NTSB LAX94LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1A · Bishop, CAfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and en route fuel consumption monitoring.NTSB LAX94FA089Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1C · Santa Paula, CAA failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, and subsequent inadvertent stall during an undetermined loss of engine power following takeoff.NTSB MIA92LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1C · Lantana, FLThe 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 BFO91LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1C · Union Hall, VAThe 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 CHI91LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA1C · Lansing, KSThe 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 LAX91LA176Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-LC · Inyokern, CAPoor flight planning by the pilot-in-command which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB SEA91LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Wenatchee, WACarburetor ice as a result of the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.NTSB SEA91LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Port Townsend, WAThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing.NTSB NYC89LA217Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1C · Philadelphia, PAFuel 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 CHI89LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1C · Madison, INThe 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 LAX89LA222Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1C · Kalaupapa, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to prevent a stall from which there was insufficient altitude to recover.NTSB CHI89DEX03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Richmond, INThe pilot's attempt to continue the takeoff with a partial loss of power. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions.NTSB LAX87LA181Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1C · Redlands, CADuring 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 NYC85LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1C · Wheatland, NYAcft 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 NYC85LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1C · Farmingdale, NYThe 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 CHI84LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1C · Madison, INThe 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 NYC84FA137Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Marlboro, NJPilot 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 NYC83LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1C · Doylestown, PAThe 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 CHI83LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1C · Madison, INAfter 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 CHI82DA235Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Danville, ILThe 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 NYC82DA138Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman AA-1C · West Haven, CTThe 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 MKC82DA111Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman AA1C · St. Louis, MODuring 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 FTW80DA092Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGrum-Amer AA-1C · Plain Dealing, LANTSB ATL80FA053Accident · 2 fatalClosedGrumman AA-1C · Delisle, MSNTSB CHI80FEX14Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman AA-1C · Mt Comfort, INNTSB CHI80DEM11Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman AA-1C · Marion, MINTSB IAD80DID01Accident · No injuriesClosedGrum Amer AA1-C · Cheasapeake, VANTSB SEA80DYA02Accident · No injuriesClosedAmer Avco AA1-C · Rexburg, IDNTSB DEN80FQA05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrum Amer AA-1C · Albuquerque, NM