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.
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NTSB ANC93LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA5A · Comet Mine, AKLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which an emergency landing could be made successfully.NTSB CHI93LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Malden, MOA broken mixture control cable resulting in fuel starvation.NTSB SEA92LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Battleground, WAThe pilot in command's delayed decision to execute a go around. Factors contributing the accident were: a tailwind, trees, and the improper use of the carburetor heat and flaps by the pilot in command.NTSB DEN92FA020Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Monte Vista, COAn inadvertent stall by the pilot in command at an altitude insufficient to effect recovery. Factors were: aircraft gross weight above maximum; physical impairment of the pilot; lack of total experience; lack of recent experience; and lack of experience in…NTSB NYC92LA007Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Boxboro, MAThe pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight to remove ice/frost from the aircraft wings.NTSB LAX92LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Flagstaff, AZAn inadvertent stall/mush due to the pilot's failure to maintain the appropriate airspeed during the takeoff attempt. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude and the inadequate preflight planning by the pilot.NTSB NYC91LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Pleasant Valley, NYThe failure of the pilot of N5232K to maintain visual contact and separation with N9763U.NTSB NYC90LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA5-A · Plainfield, MAThe pilot's failure to switch the fuel selector to the proper tank. A factor to the accident was the high obstructions near the field.NTSB LAX89FA093Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5A · Lake View, CAThe pilot's inadvertent flight into a box canyon.NTSB MIA89FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5A · Tampa, FLWitnesses stated the acft was flying at low alt in the area of lake thonotosassa just before it struck the top static wire of a group of power lines. Impact occurred while the acft was on a southerly heading. The acft then crashed into an orange grove. An…NTSB CHI88FA067Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Martinsville, INPilot to take into caonsideration the wind direction and velocity before selecting his takeoff direction.NTSB DEN88FA054Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Elbert, COThe acft collided with slightly rising terrain with the rt wing slightly down and the nose attitude level. Following the first contact, the acft skipped about 90 ft and the 2nd impact was in a more pronounced rt wing low and nose down attitude. The canopy was…NTSB NYC87LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Irwin, PADuring taxi operation, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft and it struck a tree stump which was located to the side of the runway. The aircraft then continued to roll about 500 feet off the rwy where it came to rest with substantial damage.NTSB LAX87LA312Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Tucson, AZThe plt reported that just after takeoff, the engine lost partial power & he was unable to land back at the airport. During an emergency landing, the aircraft collided with a utility line & pole. An exam of the engine revealed that a rocker arm on the #4…NTSB FTW87LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Marietta, OKThe plt rprtd that drg takeoff fm a grass rwy, the acft stalled after climbing about 10 ft AGL. He said that torque pulled the nose of the acft to the left & he tried to recover. However, there was insufficient alt & the acft hit the tops of trees, then fell…NTSB FTW87FA130Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5A · Malakoff, TXThe acft impacted the terrain near Malakoff, Texas. Following an engine failure the pilot attempted to execute a forced landing to a road crossing a dam. The aircraft touched down and bounced into the lake. Examination of the engine revealed that the exhaust…NTSB MKC86LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Audubon, IAThe pilot stated that the engine was developing full power during the brake release and takeoff roll but that the aircraft would not accelerate to lift-off speed as fast as expected. Upon reaching 70 m.p.h.(61 KTS.), and after a takeoff roll of 2,000 feet,…NTSB ATL86LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA5A · Fayetteville, NCDuring landing roll the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft. The aircraft ground looped and swerved off the runway. The pilot stated that he should have been more diligent in correcting for the crosswind condition.NTSB DEN86LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Sawyer, NDThe plt allowed the airspeed to decrease to the extent of activating the acft stall warning system on final apch at 100 ft above the ground and 200 ft from the end of the rwy. He corrected the low airspeed condition by lowering the nose, resulting in a high…NTSB CHI85LA206Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · New Hudson, MIThe pilot inadvertently attempted to take off with at least 21 deg. Of flaps. The acft climbed to approximately 30-50 8T. AGL and passed over a hangar on the left side of the runway. Once past the hangar the acft began a rapid descent. Post impact fire…NTSB MIA85LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Orlando, FLThe plt reported that after he arrived & was on an apch to land, he noted 'tape' across the rwy. He remained airborne until the acft passed over 'the taped off area.' He then landed the acft on the rwy which was rough & bumpy. The plt stated that the acft was…NTSB BFO85FA009Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Manassas, VAAfter a higher and faster apch than usual due to conflicting traffic, the acft touched down on the nosewheel and began to porpoise, according to witnesses. After the second bounce, power was added for a go around, the pilot later stated. Witnesses saw the…NTSB LAX85FA071Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Gorman, CAThe plt was on a night x-country flt. When the acft did not arrive at its destination, a search was initiated. On 12/12/84, the plane was found where it had impacted an area of rising terrain while approaching the tehachapi mountains. Impact occurred on a…NTSB CHI84LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5A · Cudahy, WIThe acft struck a storage shed while attempting to reach a golf course during an emergency landing in gusty wind conditions. There were no visible signs or odor of fuel at the accident site. When the acft was inspected the carburetor and fuel sumps were…NTSB FTW84LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Addison, TXThe plt reported that during an ILS apch to land, the eng lost power when the acft was about 1/4 mi from the threshold. He stated that he 'confirmed mixture rich, carb heat on, fuel pump on, fuel fullest tank.' The plt was unable to restart the eng. During an…NTSB CHI84LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Monroe, MIThe pilot stated he developed a high sink rate during landing which resulted in a hard landing. The pilot departed the left side of the runway and entered a ditch.NTSB MKC83LA193Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Keytesville, MOAccording to the pilot, after departure he climbed to 2000 feet MSL, adjusted the throttle for 2500 RPM and leaned the mixture for cruise flight. The engine slowed to 2000 RPM so he selected the opposite fuel tank, moved the mixture to full rich and applied…NTSB FTW83LA378Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Grove, OKThe acft was high & fast on final apch & touched down about 1/3 of the way down the rwy. The nosewheel touched down 1st & the acft began to porpoise. The plt applied power to stop the porpoise, then elected to go around. In order to avoid trees near the end…NTSB LAX83FA314Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Livermore, CAThe acft collided with rising terrain during a cross-country in IMC weather. No flt plan was filed for the flt. No weather briefing was obtained by the pilot before takeoff. The distance to be flown was 72 miles and the pilot flew this route about 3 times a…NTSB CHI83LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Monee, ILThe acft crashed on the left wing tip into a bean field during a go-around. The pilot stated that the approach was high. The acft ballooned and bounced at touchdown. The pilot thought that there was not enough runway left so she started a go-around. At about…NTSB ATL83FKG09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Dobbins Afb, GAThe student plt was taxiing for takeoff when she applied right brake where a right turn was needed, however, the acft did not turn as it should. The instructor plt then took control of the acft. He applied right brake, then both brakes, but had negative…NTSB MIA83LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA5A · Nr.Chubeay, BahamasThe pilot stated that engine lost power while over the ocean waters and the pilot was forced to ditch the plane. The pilot and passenger were rescued by a yacht in the vicinity of the crash site. The aircraft sank and the wreckage was not recovered.NTSB FTW82DA386Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Tulsa, OKThe student pilot stated that he made several touch-and-go landings without incident, when the engine started "cutting out" on final approach. He reported that carburetor heat was not applied until after the power loss began. He was unable to restore power…NTSB ATL82DA234Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Providence, KYDense ground fog developed before the plt returned to land. He made two approaches & go-arounds before the accident, & each time he had to fly very low to see the rwy lights. The plt stated that during the third approach he was looking for the arpt & not…NTSB NYC82DA185Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Wiscasset, METhe student pilot was making an approach and was low and slow. By the time the instructor took over the aircraft the recovery was slow and the aircraft touched down in rough terrain 500 feet short of the runway. The nose gear snapped offduring landing.NTSB SEA82DA115Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Toketee, ORThe pilot calculated the weight of his aircraft to be 90 pounds below the maximum gross weight. The airport density altitude was calculated to be approximately 5000 feet. The pilot stated that after takeoff the aircraft achieved an altitude of 50 to 100 feet…NTSB NYC82DA141Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Marstons Mills, MAThe pilot stated that the aircraft was slow to gain normal lift-off speed due to the surface of the airstrip. He also stated that after prematurely vaulting the aircraft into the air the aircraft never gained sufficient airspeed for a climb. The aircraft…NTSB LAX82FA237Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA5A · Phoenix, AZThe acft was observed flying at an altitude of 200 to 300 feet AGL. Witnesses describe a bank to the left which steepened until the wings were perpendicular to the ground. The acft then made a near vertical descent into the ground.NTSB MKC82DA038Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Monona, IAThe pilot taxied to the south end of the runway to depart with three passengers. He began a soft field takeoff roll on a soft, wet runway with 10 degrees of flaps. The nose wheel was lifted off early. It was held off as the plane accelerated. The pilot…NTSB LAX82DUQ02Accident · No injuriesClosedGrum Amer AA-5A · Van Nuys, CANTSB FTW81DRD47Accident · No injuriesClosedGrum Amer AA-5A · Opelousas, LANTSB CHI81FEX23Accident · No injuriesClosedGrum-Amer AA-5A · Waveland, INNTSB ATL81IA082Incident · No injuriesClosedGrum Amer AA-5A · Clarksburg, WVNTSB ATL81FKQ13Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGrum Amer AA-5A · Liberty, MSNTSB CHI81DEE32Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman AA-5A · Naperville, ILNTSB FTW81FRA18Accident · No injuriesClosedGrum-Amer AA5A · League Cy, TXNTSB LAX80FUA23Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman AA-5A · Fullerton, CANTSB CHI80FEX34Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman AA-5A · Jeffersonville, INNTSB MKC80FCA18Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman AA-5A · Chesterfield, MONTSB NYC80FHD12Accident · No injuriesClosedGrum-Amer AA-5A · Bristol, PA