Icon A5 vs Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey
The ICON A5 and SeaRey are the leading amphibious LSAs — the A5 a premium factory carbon design (spin-resistant, folding wings, automotive styling), the SeaRey a proven value flying boat.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 20
- Median asking
- $295,000
- Range
- $233,000–$451,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 3
- Source marketplaces
- 2
- Model years available
- 2016–2024
- For sale now
- 6
- Source marketplaces
- 2
- Model years available
- 2000–2019
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Icon A5 | Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 7 | 7 |
| Serious | 2 | 4 |
| Fatal | 1 | 1 |
| Fatalities | 1 | 1 |
| % Fatal | 14% | 14% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Icon A5 | Progressive Aerodyne SEAREY |
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| Price Range | $233,000 – $451,000 | $60,125 – $117,500 |
| Category | Light Sport | Amphibians |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 2 | — |
| Cruise Speed | 84 kts (156 km/h) | 74 kts (137 km/h) |
| Range | 427 nm (791 km) | 315 nm (583 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 1,510 lbs (685 kg) | 1,430 lbs (649 kg) |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | — |
Which Should You Buy: Icon A5 or Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey?
Bottom line: Choose the ICON A5 for premium build, modern styling and spin-resistant safety; choose the SeaRey for lower cost and a large owner community. A5 = premium/safety/style; SeaRey = value/community.
Pick the A5 if…
- Faster cruise — 84 kts vs 74 kts.
- Longer range — 427 nm vs 315 nm.
- More inventory — 16 listings vs 5.
Pick the SeaRey if…
- Budget matters — from $60,125 vs $233,000, you save ~$172,875.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.