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.
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NTSB LAX98LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Torrance, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed margin during the go-around attempt, which resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB CHI98LA368Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Deadwood, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees.NTSB SEA98LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Chico Hot Sprgs, MTThe pilot-in-command's selection of the wrong runway for takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were high density altitude, rising terrain and a fence post.NTSB LAX98LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA5B · Aguanga, CAthe lack of available published information regarding obstructions and nonstandard lighting at the private airport, and the lack of a lighted and properly marked displaced threshold.NTSB LAX97LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Susanville, CAthe pilot's inadvertent encounter with unfavorable weather conditions during the landing, and his failure to maintain runway alignment. The sudden onset of crosswind gusts beyond the capability of the aircraft was a related factor.NTSB NYC97FA139Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Jones Beach, NYVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain (water). Related factors were: the adverse weather…NTSB MIA97FA175Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Avon Park, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vso) during an approach in instrument flight conditions.NTSB MIA97LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Salisbury, NCcontinued operation of the aircraft by the flight instructor (CFI) and student after identifying a brake problem, which resulted in a fire that erupted from the brake system and subsequently destroyed the aircraft.NTSB SEA96LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Rexburg, IDthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to verify whether the flaps had raised, the resultant premature lift-off, and trees on the adjacent golf course.NTSB SEA96LA146Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · St Maries, IDthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to a drug (marijuana), and his failure to see-and-avoid power lines. The pilot's intentional low altitude flight was a related factor.NTSB FTW96LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Waller, TXa loss of power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot misjudging distance and airspeed resulting in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB FTW95LA334Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · 0wasso, OKThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. The pilot's failure to properly calculate the performance data prior to takeoff was a factor.NTSB ATL95LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Salisbury, NCThe separation of the oil line to the oil cooler which resulted in a loss of engine oil and subsequent engine seizure.NTSB ATL94FA121Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Youngstown, FLSpatial disorientation experienced by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the conditions conducive to spatial disorientation (dark night lighting conditions, high cloud cover, thunderstorms), and the pilot's…NTSB MIA94LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Fort Myers, FLImproper decision by the other person (pilot's mother) to go to the airplane, while the pilot was making checks in preparation for flight, and her failure to identify the hazardous condition (turning propeller).NTSB NYC93LA164Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Westerly, RIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the subsequent forced landing and collision with soft terrain.NTSB MIA93LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Delray Beach, FLThe pilot-in-command's/flight instructor failure to communicate his intentions with the student pilot to effect a positive transfer of the flight controls, and improper handling of the airplane on landing roll out, resulting in an on ground collision with a…NTSB ATL93LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5B · Cummings, GAThe loss of engine power resulting from the formation of carburetor ice during the ground operation. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing.NTSB ATL92LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA5A · Burnsville, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the selection of takeoff runway with an upslope for takeoff. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience with the geographical area and the high density altitude.NTSB BFO91LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5B · College Park, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Related factors were: hydroplaning conditions on the wet runway and the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB ATL90FA183Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5B · Gallatin, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude which resulted in the inadvertent descent into the ground, and his diverted attention to another airplane. Factors in the accident were fog, dark night, fatigue from lack of sleep, and a lack of recent night…NTSB NYC90DEI02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportGrumman AA5B · Beachwood, OHThe engine failure due to an improper engine overhaul performed by unqualified persons. The unsuitable terrain was a factor.NTSB NYC90LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5B · Stow, MAThe pilot's failure to properly plan the approach which resulted in the pilot misjudging the touch down point and landed long.NTSB DEN90LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5B · Monte Vista, COThe pilot's premature rotation and liftoff.NTSB NYC90FA099Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Fredericksburg, PAContinued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure (or inability) to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: adverse weather conditions, and…NTSB ATL90LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Stone Mountain, GAThe pilot's misjudged approach which resulted in a long, fast landing and subsequent overrun of the departure threshold. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to lower the flaps and establish a proper glidepath.NTSB LAX89FA296Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · California City, CAFailure of the student pilot to maintain a proper airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing. Factors in the accident were the partial engine power loss, which was due to improper maintenance procedures, the student pilot's inexperience, the strong…NTSB LAX89LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Terminal Island, CAThe fatigue failure of an exhaust valve due to excessive wear of the respective valve guide. Factors related to the accident were: the fence & cars in the emergency landing area.NTSB CHI88LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Schaumburg, ILDuring an attempted night landing at an airport with inoperative pilot-controlled runway lights, the pilot made a series of low passes (approximately 6 passes) before trying to land. The aircraft collided with the top of a tree located slightly to the left of…NTSB LAX88FA118Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Frazier Park, CAImproper maintenance performed previous to the accident flight which failed to identify a fault which rendered the airplane nonairworthy. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's exercise of poor judgement in disregarding weather forecasts indicating…NTSB MIA88LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Clearwater, FLPlt stated acft stalled during landing flare resulting in a hard landing. After the hard landing the acft bounced into the air and veered to the left. Before a go-around could be completed the acft collided with a dirt mound between the runway and taxiway…NTSB NYC88LA057Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Rome, NYThe flight was enroute from watertown to glens falls, new york when snow squalls of varying intensity and gusty wind conditions were encountered. The pilot stated that forward visibility was marginal. The engine failed shortly after changing heading towards…NTSB CHI88LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Leavenworth, INAccording to the pilot, the aircraft was taking off from a 'bumpy' grass private strip. The pilot stated he discussed aborted takeoff procedures with the pilot rated passenger who was sitting in the right seat and stated if the aircraft did not reach takeoff…NTSB NYC88LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5B · Barre, MAThe aircraft was in the traffic pattern when it experienced a power loss. The plt made an off-airport landing in a wooded area. The pilot reported that he was in a slip prior to and at the time of the reported power loss. The FAA reported that the engine…NTSB MKC88LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA5B · Branson, MODuring a lndg on a 3600 ft strip, the acft touched down long. The acft ran off the departure end of the rwy and collided with the terrain causing substantial damage to the acft. Witnesses said they could not find any skid marks along the path taken by the…NTSB LAX87LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Lake Tahoe, CAWhile taxiing to the rwy, the plt stated that the right brake failed. The acft rolled off the taxiway and collided with a transformer. Inspection of the brake revealed that the brake linings were worn and that the piston in the hydraulic cylinder had traveled…NTSB BFO87FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Abingdon, VAFss advised the plt that VFR flight was not recommended due to obscured mountains along the flight route. There also were thundershowers west of the flight route. The plt said he had to leave to stay ahead of the thundershowers. He said that he would fly the…NTSB NYC87LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Croton Fall, NYAbt 15 minutes aft tkof, the eng started to lose pwr. All efforts to restart it were unsuccessful and the acft was forced to land in a landfill. During lndg roll the acft collided with a hole and the gear sheared off. Exam of the eng revealed a burned piece…NTSB FTW87FA105Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Eagle Lake, TXOn April 25,1987 a Grumman American AA5B, N28846, impacted the terrain near Eagle Lake, Texas. The private pilot and her husband received fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The…NTSB NYC86LA187Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Boston, MAShortly after takeoff, the aircraft was unable to continue climb out. The pilot lowered the nose to level flight, however the airspeed continued to drop and the aircraft crashed. The continued drop in the airspeed was undetermined.NTSB LAX86FA038Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Gold Run, CAThe accident location and the departure airport is located in a mountainous area. The acft departed truckee-tahoe arpt (trk) to the northeast in marginal VFR conditions at sunset. The acft continued on a northeasterly heading for 18 miles and then turned to a…NTSB LAX85FA078Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Corona, CADuring maint of the eng, & just before the annual inspection was signed off, someone partially loosened & then attempted to tighten the bolt securing the crankshaft gear to the crankshaft. The old lockplate was not replaced & was not properly secured about…NTSB ATL85LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Fremont, NCThe student plt reported that he landed hard & bounced twice before settling to the rwy. He applied full braking & the acft skidded off the end of the rwy.NTSB ATL84LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5B · Williamsburg, VAThe acft collided with a dirt mound during a go-around. The plt recalled that the wind was variable & gusty, but generally, the wind sock showed a x-wind of 30 to 90 degs. After bouncing on 1 wheel & then on another, the plt initiated a go-around. The acft…NTSB LAX84LA302Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Ruth, CAWhile attempting to land on rwy 31, the plt elected to go-around. He made a low pass down the rwy, pulled up at the end of the rwy for a downwind entry & began to mush. The acft hit a tall tree & impacted the ground.NTSB LAX84FA280Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Placerville, CAThe plt lived near the arpt & had been commuting to sacramento, CA for about 3 weeks. Rwy 27 was the prominant rwy & the arpt was surrounded by hills. Shortly after taking off, the acft crashed about 2 mi west of the arpt while in a right wing low attitude on…NTSB FTW84FA209Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Pryor, OKThe student plt taxied upwind & took off downwind. Witnesses reported that the acft lifted off at the departure end & never left ground effect. After about 1/2 mi, the acft stalled as the plt attempted to clear electric lines. The acft then crashed, hitting a…NTSB SEA84LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Driggs, IDDuring a landing, the plt encountered a porpoise which increased in severity. He added full power, raised the nose & initiated a go-around, during which, the stall warning horn sounded. The plt reported that he left the carburetor heat on & left the flaps in…NTSB LAX84LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Carlsbad, CAThe plt reported that when the acft was about 10 ft AGL & he was beginning to flare for a landing on rwy 24, a slight gust of wind caused the plane to drift to the edge of the rwy. The plt began correcting for the drift, but the passenger grabbed the yoke &…NTSB MKC84LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA5B · Papillion, NEThe plt overran during an attempted takeoff on the water covered rwy. The acft failed to attain the proper airspeed for lift off. During the overrun the nose gear sheared off. The plt said the standing water on the turf rwy prevented proper acceleration.