NTSB investigations: Grumman American Avn. AA-5
149 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Grumman American Avn. AA-5. 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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| 2026 | 1 |
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NTSB WPR26FA329Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Fresno, CAOn September 5, 2026, about 1345 Pacific daylight time, a Grumman AA-5, N6510L, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Fresno, California. The pilot and 3 passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB WPR25FA223Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · West Glacier, MTOn July 26, 2025, about 0942 mountain daylight time, a Grumman AA-5, N1342R, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near West Glacier, Montana. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN25LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182T · Pearland, TXThe AA-5 pilot’s failure to maintain separation from the 182T during approach and landing, which resulted in a ground collision during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the AA-5’s electrical system, which prevented the AA-5…NTSB ERA24FA365Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Rockmart, GAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing attempt, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic…NTSB ERA22LA266Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Sarasota, FLThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power on approach.NTSB ERA20LA271Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA 5 · Dunnellon, FLA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of improper installation and inspection of the airplane’s fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of certification and knowledge in aircraft maintenance.NTSB GAA20CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA 5 · Gilbert, SCThe pilot's improper approach path, which resulted in impact with a tree.NTSB CEN16LA128Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Longview, TXThe noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB CEN15LA417Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 5 · Pekin, INThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll due to contact with a corn crop that extended into the runway area. Contributing to the accident were the lack of accurate available information to the pilot regarding the runway condition, the…NTSB ERA15LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 5 · Southbridge, MAThe pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN15FA269Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Fredericksburg, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power during initial climb, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Also causal was the mechanic's…NTSB WPR11LA306Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Yacoit, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain.NTSB ERA10CA451Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Montauk, NYThe pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in a collision with a fence.NTSB CEN10LA403Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Hutto, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to visually verify his fuel quantity prior to the flight.NTSB CEN10CA154Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Maple Lake, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during a simulated forced landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to execute a go-around.NTSB WPR09CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Payson, AZThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB ERA09CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Brunswick, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.NTSB CHI07CA311Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 Traveler · Warrenton, MOThe low airspeed gust factor by the pilot, the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot, and the inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot during the landing approach. Contributing factors were the trees and wind gusts.NTSB LAX07FA272Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Joshua Tree, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during descent. Contributing to the accident were dark night conditions and mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX06CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Watsonville, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, en route fuel consumption calculations, and in-flight decision to continue to the destination instead of stopping en route for fuel.NTSB LAX06LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Boulder City, NVThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to follow the airplane's checklist, which resulted in his failure to remove the gust lock prior to flight.NTSB IAD05LA095Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Branchville, NJAn electrical fire of unknown origin. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to perform the In-Flight Electrical Fires checklist.NTSB NYC05FA058Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Chesapeake, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC04CA129Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Greene, RIThe pilots improper decision to depart with the flaps set to 10 degrees, and his failure to obtain proper airspeed, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB FTW02LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Lamar, COthe pilot's delay in taking immediate remedial action after the flight encountered icing conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the icing condition.NTSB MIA00LA263Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Zephyrhills, FLthe intentional stall/mush by the pilot-in-command due to obstructions ahead resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by wear, fatigue, then overstress separation of the…NTSB NYC00FA225Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Cherry Valley, NYThe pilot's improper decision to continue the flight into deteriorating weather, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the dark night, fog, low ceiling, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB DEN00FA136Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Moab, UTThe pilot in command exercising poor judgment and exceeding the aircraft's turning capability. Contributing factors were the pilots' attention being diverted, flying into a known blind canyon, high temperature, and high density altitude.NTSB DEN99FA148Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Newcastle, WYThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and inadequate altitude/clearance from the transmission wires.NTSB NYC99FA012Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Provincetown, MAThe failure of the pilot to follow the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in inadvertent collision with water. Factors in the accident were the dark night and low ceiling.NTSB FTW98LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Conroe, TXThe pilot's delay in aborting the landing due to excessive airspeed during the approach.NTSB CHI97FAMS3Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Lower Brule, SDundetermined due to the accident airplane not being available for examination.NTSB LAX97LA275Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Monterey, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from surrounding terrain.NTSB IAD96LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-5 · Annapolis, MDfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with water.NTSB CHI95LA303Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Saint James, MIthe pilot's operation of the airplane with an inoperative fuel gage and the leaking fuel line fitting, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. The inoperative fuel gage was a related factor.NTSB MIA94LA193Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Ormond Beach, FLThe improper maintenance work done on the carburetor by a local mechanic that resulted in loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain. A contributing factor was the dirt and moisture that contaminated the carburetor.NTSB SEA93LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Heber City, UTThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to maintain runway alignment during the go-around. The weather conditions were related factors.NTSB DEN93LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Watkins, COSpatial disorientation which prevented the pilot from maintaining control. A factor was: low ceiling.NTSB LAX93LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA5 · Visalia, CAThe pilot's failure to see and avoid the wires due to alcohol impairment. A factor which contributed to the accident was unwarranted low flying over the river.NTSB BFO93LA024Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Lanham, MDThe blockage of the right and left fuel vent line which prevented the flow of fuel to the engine causing total power loss.NTSB ATL93FA016Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Snow Hill, NCThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, and the dark night lighting conditions.NTSB BFO91LA070Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Oakland, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB BFO91LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Clarksville, MDThe pilot's improper flare and failure to arrest his descent rate.NTSB ATL91LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Lexington, NCThe pilot's failure to establish an approach profile which would have allowed him to make a safe landing on the runway. The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed throughout the approach. A factor to the accident was the collision with the railroad berm.NTSB SEA90LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Port Orchard, WAImproper maintenance, and the installation of an improper carburetor. A factor related to the accident was the presence of trees and stumps in the emergency landing area.NTSB NYC89LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Mount Joy, PAThe pilot's delay in initiating a go-around, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point and the crop.NTSB ATL89FA160Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Columbus, OHThe student pilot's improperly planned approach, and inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI), which led to an encounter with wake turbulence and a loss of aircraft control.NTSB SEA88LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Toledo, WAThe pilot aborted the first takeoff due to the engine not developing full power. After another run up, the pilot elected to make another takeoff. The pilot aborted midfield, by retarding the power and applying heavy braking, due to the aircraft not developing…NTSB DEN88FA119Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Maljamar, NMWhile in slow flt at low level on a oil pipeline patrol demonstration flt, the acft entered a left turn and, according to witnesses, the nose suddenly dropped and the acft crashed in a vertical attitude. The acft was destroyed in the accident and both…NTSB ATL88LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Elizabethtown, KYAfter a short stop btn flts, the battery was too weak to crank the eng. The plt elected to hand-prop the eng while his non-rated pax held the brakes. He briefed the pax on the proper procedure. He had previously allowed the pax to operate the brakes while…