NTSB investigations: Grumman American Avn. AA-5B
172 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Grumman American Avn. AA-5B. 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
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| 1976 | 3 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 8 |
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| 1982 | 9 |
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| 1984 | 10 |
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| 1997 | 4 |
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| 2002 | 5 |
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| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 1 |
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| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 |
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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
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('3960105'))
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NTSB WPR26LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5B · Santa Ynez, CAOn October 29, 2025, about 1820 Pacific daylight time, a Grumman American AA-5B, N74323, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Santa Ynez, California. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB ERA25LA356Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Plymouth, MAThe low wing airplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and his decision to activate the portable ADS-B receiver while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.NTSB ERA25LA184Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5B · Zolfo Springs, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff. Contributing was the flight instructor’s lack of remedial action.NTSB ERA25LA108Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5B · Ravenswood, WVThe pilot’s distraction during taxi, which resulted in a taxiway excursion.NTSB CEN24LA315Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5B · Camdenton, MOThe inadequate maintenance of the seat locking mechanism, which resulted in the pilot’s seat sliding back during takeoff and a subsequent loss of control.NTSB WPR23LA322Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5B · Lone Pine, CAThe pilot's inability to maintain altitude after encountering a downdraft, which resulted in collision with terrain.NTSB CEN23LA068Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Reserve, LAThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the flight instructor’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing.NTSB WPR22FA361Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5B · Sahuarita, AZThe pilot's loss of control following a separation of the aileron carry-through cable.NTSB WPR21LA260Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5B · Wells, NVThe pilot’s decision to takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB ERA20CA155Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Bloomingdale, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a gusting quartering tailwind.NTSB ERA20LA084Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Tallahassee, FLThe pilot's improper fuel planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power in cruise flight.NTSB WPR20FA031Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Jackpot, NVThe pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while departing in dark night conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s limited experience flying in night conditions.NTSB CEN19LA007Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Refugio, TXThe pilot’s improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an…NTSB CEN18LA292Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Brazoria, TXThe propeller blade separation due to a fatigue fracture.NTSB ERA17FA143Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Edgewater, FLThe Cessna pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the Grumman during the transition to a different formation. Contributing to the accident was the stepped down configuration of the formation flight which was composed of dissimilar aircraft.NTSB GAA16CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 5 · West Point, VAThe pilot's decision to fly a traffic pattern following an aborted instrument landing in night instrument metrological conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference to the runway, an inadvertent aerodynamic stall, and a collision with terrain.NTSB GAA15CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 5B · Springhill, LAUnintentional collision with a deer during landing in dusk visual conditions.NTSB WPR14FA244Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 5B · Florence, ORThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and the subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN14LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 5B · Willow Park, TXThe improper reinstallation of the propeller assembly, which resulted in the subsequent in-flight separation of the propeller.NTSB WPR14CA043Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 5B · Avalon, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing with a tailwind.NTSB WPR12CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Furnace Creek, CAThe pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control.NTSB CEN11LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Navada, TXThe loss of engine power due to debris obstructing the fuel filter, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR11CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5B · Coalinga, CAThe pilot's failure to remove the gust lock prior to takeoff.NTSB CEN10CA209Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTrue Flight Holdings AA-5B · Muskegon, MIThe inadvertent in-flight collision with a goose.NTSB CEN10CA091Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Santa Fe, NMThe restricted elevator control movement for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA298Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5B · Midland, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN09LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5B · Milford, INA loss of engine thrust due to the separation of a section of one of the propeller blades as a result of fatigue failure of the propeller because of corrosion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the mechanic to detect and address the propeller…NTSB ERA09CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5B · Bridgeport, CTThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing and while suffering symptoms of vertigo.NTSB MIA08CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA5B · Marlboro, MAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind gusts while on final approach.NTSB MIA08LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Norwood, MAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. *This report was modified on May 20, 2008.*NTSB DFW07LA118Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Hilltop Lakes, TXThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor ice.NTSB NYC07LA098Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Danville, VAThe passenger's inadvertent interference with the flight controls due to his physiological condition. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control.NTSB LAX07LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Oakdale, CAA total loss of engine power resulting from lubrication deprivation for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX04LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · San Jose, CAthe pilot's encounter with jet blast effects. Factors in the accident were the pilots' inadequate situational awareness of the potential for the jet blast encounter after hearing the Global Express airplane on the frequency call ready for taxi, and, the…NTSB NYC03FA176Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Pleasantville, PAThe pilot's improper IFR procedure by his failure to maintain published altitudes, which resulted in the in-flight collision with terrain. A factor was his impairment due to prescription medication.NTSB DEN03FA133Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Steamboat Sprng, COThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, high density altitude, and mountainous conditions.NTSB FTW03LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Spring, TXThe failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control due to wake turbulence.NTSB ATL02FA162Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican General AA-5B · Zephyrhills, FLThe pilots continued visual flight into instrument conditions (fog), and subsequent collision with a tree and a residence.NTSB NYC02FA152Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Marietta, PAThe pilot's improper decision to operate an airplane with known mechanical deficiencies, his improper decision to return to the airport with inadequate altitude remaining, and his failure to maintain airspeed. A factor related to the accident was the…NTSB DEN02LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican General AA5B · Worland, WYthe pilot's selection of an inadequate altitude for crossing mountainous terrain, resulting in a collision with trees. A contributing factor was the downdraft.NTSB LAX02FA200Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Santa Paula, CAthe pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument conditions and failure to maintain clearance with the terrain.NTSB IAD02LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Harwinton, CTpilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed during take-off, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CHI01LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Beaver Island, MIThe pilot misjudged the approach and landing, and his failure to abort the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the trees at the approach end of the runway and the sand/gravel pit that the airplane traveled into.NTSB MIA01LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Dade City, FLthe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control which resulted in an in-flight collision with a fence during the go-around, resulting in a subsequent forced landing in a pasture.NTSB IAD00FA082Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Carrollton, OHPilot's improper decision to delay the aborted landing, which resulted in an insufficient airspeed during climb and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor was the wet runway and tailwind.NTSB NYC00LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Fayetteville, WVThe pilot's decision to continue the landing attempt too far down the runway. A factor was the pilot's self-induced pressure to land the airplane, due to the sickness of the front seat passenger.NTSB FTW99FA132Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Claremore, OKThe fatigue fracture of the propeller bolts resulting from the improper installation of the propeller assembly.NTSB NYC98LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Chatham, MAthe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a go-around and which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience and the gusting crosswinds.NTSB MIA98LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Winnsboro, SCThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI98LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Decatur, INthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff and his premature raising of the flaps which resulted in the stall/mush condition.