NTSB investigations: Grumman American Avn. AA-5A
150 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Grumman American Avn. AA-5A. 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
| 1976 | 5 |
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| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 18 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
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| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
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| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('3960106'))
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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 ('3960106'))
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 WPR26LA272Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openGrumman American Avn. AA-5A · Metaline Falls, WANTSB CEN26LA123Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportGrumman AA5 · Admire, KSOn February 23, 2026, about 0958 central standard time, a Grumman AA-5A airplane, N9939U, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Admire, Kansas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane operated under the provisions…NTSB CEN25LA096Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5A · Gladewater, TXOn February 17, 2025, about 2215 central standard time, a Grumman AA-5A airplane, N26071, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Gladewater, Texas. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN24LA034Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Fort Worth, TXThe distraction of the pilot during the taxi, resulting in a ground collision.NTSB ERA23LA286Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA5A · Redstone Arsenal, ALThe separation of the clamp assembly securing the throttle control cable outer housing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the throttle.NTSB CEN21FA026Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Woodbranch, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation.NTSB ERA20CA065Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAmerican AA5 · Rutherfordton, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an intentional aerodynamic stall, which resulted in a spin and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB ERA20FA060Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAmerican AA5 · College Park, MDThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation after entering a climbing turn in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB WPR19FA266Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAmerican AA5 · Cowles, NMThe pilot's decision to fly into terrain that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain.NTSB GAA19CA384Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA5 · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate and landing flare during landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control, runway excursion, and collision with objects.NTSB GAA16CA428Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 5A · Reno, NVThe pilot's failure to see and avoid fence posts during landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings.NTSB GAA16CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5A · Friendswood, TXThe student pilot's loss of directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a tree and impact with the ground.NTSB CEN15FA347Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 5A · Harrisburg, ILThe student pilot's improper decision to conduct a flight in dark, night conditions and his subsequent controlled flight into terrain.NTSB GAA15CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 5A · Mackay, IDThe student pilot's disorientation in mountainous terrain and course deviation into a canyon, which resulted in the airplane's inability to out climb terrain and a forced landing.NTSB ERA14LA451Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5A · Homosassa, FLA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because engine examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA13LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5A · Fairhope, ALThe Grumman pilot’s loss of directional control during landing for undetermined reasons because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the Piper pilot…NTSB CEN12CA419Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Ray Township, MIThe airplane’s collision with a deer that ran in front of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB CEN12CA085Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Bulverde, TXThe pilot's improper glidepath while on final approach.NTSB ERA11CA492Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5A · Cleveland, GAThe pilot's poor decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA11LA342Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5A · Linden, NCA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11FA008Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Springfield, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around, which led to an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR10LA424Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5A · Lakeview, ORA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a stuck exhaust valve.NTSB WPR10LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Monument, ORThe pilot’s misjudged flare during landing resulting in a hard landing and loss of directional control.NTSB DFW08CA183Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Denton, TXThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB NYC08CA288Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Carrollton, KYThe pilot's improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB LAX08CA125Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Atlanta, IDThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff to clear trees during the initial climb. Contributing factors were the soft and rough nature of the short runway surface.NTSB DEN08LA074Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Beaumont, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control in cruise flight and encounter with a thunderstorm. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB SEA08LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Benson, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall. Contributing to the accident was a variable tailwind.NTSB SEA08FA013Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Sequim, WAThe pilot's misjudged distance and altitude that led to an undershoot; his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll; and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during an attempted aborted landing.NTSB MIA07LA155Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Worthington, KYThe separation of the engine's No. 4 piston from the crankshaft for unidentified reasons and the pilot's continued operation with known equipment deficiencies.NTSB LAX07CA248Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA5A · Elk River, IDThe pilot's misjudged landing flare, inadequate bounced landing recovery, and failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB NYC06CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman AA5A · Maceo, KYThe pilot's misjudged distance/speed, and his failure to properly seat the airplane's recently installed brakes. A factor was the quartering tailwind.NTSB MIA05LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Ponte Vedra, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane being ditched in a marsh.NTSB MIA05CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Ocala, FLThe pilot-rated passengers improper use of the rudder control and his failure to maintain directional control resulting in a loss of control on the ground.NTSB SEA04CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Brooks, ORThe flight instructor's failure to maintain altitude/clearance on final approach to land resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach and the flight…NTSB CHI03LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Harrisville, MIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. A factor to the accident was the trees.NTSB LAX03FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Phoenix, AZfailure of the lubricating system resulting in a total loss of engine power and an off airport forced landing.NTSB MIA02FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Greeneville, TNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known equipment deficiency. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB IAD01LA068Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Danbury, CTthe pilot's misjudged altitude and excessive airspeed resulting in a collision with a pole. A factor was the cracked exhaust stack, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB IAD01LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Louisville, KYThe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control after landing.NTSB LAX01FA027Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Gardena, CAThe engine lost power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC00LA199Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Lawrence, MAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his delayed remedial action. Also causal was the pilot's lack of recent experience. A factor in the accident was the tailwind condition.NTSB FTW99LA219Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Wayton, ARThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance with trees during a go-around. Factors were the gusty wind condition, and the high density altitude. Factors associated with the accident were gusty winds, and a…NTSB FTW99LA017Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Scott, ARThe disengagement of the crankshaft gear due to the maintenance personnel not installing the gear lockplate at the last engine overhaul, resulting in the loosening of the gear retaining bolt, and the subsequent fracture of the gear alignment dowel. A factor…NTSB MIA98LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Sumter, SCThe partial failure of the oil cooler bypass valve which resulted in the over-temperature and loss of oil pressure.NTSB LAX97LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Banning, CAThe pilot's intentional low flight in an area of foothills and canyons at an altitude insufficient to maintain clearance from obstacles.NTSB SEA96LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Klamath Falls, ORthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway during the landing/go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: strong, gusty crosswinds, and the encounter with a runway…NTSB FTW95FA380Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Midland, TXthe pilot's selection of a downwind runway for takeoff. Factors were the tailwind, the density altitude, and the overloading of the airplane.NTSB LAX95FA068Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · San Luis Obispo, CAthe pilot's intentional flight into an area of known marginal weather conditions during a night cross-country flight and the flight's subsequent inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions at an altitude insufficient to remain clear of the…NTSB ATL94FA010Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Richmond Hill, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude above the water. And his physical impairment due to drugs.