Grumman AA-5 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 106 events recorded from 1982 to 2019.

106

All Events

60

Incidents

17

Minor

12

Serious

17

Fatal (30 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
May 15, 2010 Monument, OR N26414 Incident substantial The pilot’s misjudged flare during landing resulting in a hard landing and loss of directional control.
Feb 01, 2009 Payson, AZ N5423L Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind co…

The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition.

Jun 14, 2003 Spring, TX N81268 Incident substantial The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control due to wake turbulence.
Aug 05, 2001 Beaver Island, MI N4545T Incident substantial
The pilot misjudged the approach and landing, and his failure to abort the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the trees at the approa…

The 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.

Jun 05, 2001 Louisville, KY N9773U Incident substantial The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control after landing.
Sep 05, 1998 WINNSBORO, SC N28395 Incident substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jul 26, 1998 TORRANCE, CA N74637 Incident destroyed The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed margin during the go-around attempt, which resulted in a stall/mush.
Feb 25, 1995 SALISBURY, NC N28815 Incident substantial THE SEPARATION OF THE OIL LINE TO THE OIL COOLER WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE OIL AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE SEIZURE.
Jun 18, 1994 APPLE VALLEY, CA N4553R Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed in the takeoff initial climb and the resultant inadvertent entry into a stall/mush condition. Hi…

the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed in the takeoff initial climb and the resultant inadvertent entry into a stall/mush condition. High density altitude and downdraft conditions were factors in the accident.

Aug 17, 1993 DELRAY BEACH, FL N11LT Incident substantial
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S/FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE HIS INTENTIONS WITH THE STUDENT PILOT TO EFFECT A POSITIVE TRANSFER OF THE FLIGHT CONT…

THE 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 FENCE.

Jul 02, 1993 HEBER CITY, UT N1379R Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE GO-AROUND. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE RELATED FA…

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE GO-AROUND. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE RELATED FACTORS.

Jun 19, 1993 MALDEN, MO N9941U Incident substantial A BROKEN MIXTURE CONTROL CABLE RESULTING IN FUEL STARVATION.
May 09, 1993 REDLANDS, CA N5810L Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S DELAYED LANDING ABORT DURING A DOWNWIND LANDING. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: AN INCORRECT ADVISORY BY THE UNICOM OPERA…

THE PILOT'S DELAYED LANDING ABORT DURING A DOWNWIND LANDING. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: AN INCORRECT ADVISORY BY THE UNICOM OPERATOR, INADEQUATE WIND DIRECTION DETERMINATION BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN THE WRONG RUNWAY SELECTED, AND THE TAILWIND.

Jul 06, 1991 CLARKSVILLE, MD N1615R Incident substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND FAILURE TO ARREST HIS DESCENT RATE.
Apr 09, 1990 STONE MOUNTAIN, GA N74651 Incident substantial
THE 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 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.

Sep 04, 1989 SOUTH HARPSWELL, ME N4554L Incident substantial
A DELAY BY THE PILOT IN ABORTING A LATE GO-AROUND. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE FOR LANDING, HIS IMPROPER RECOVE…

A DELAY BY THE PILOT IN ABORTING A LATE GO-AROUND. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE FOR LANDING, HIS IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM THE SUBSEQUENT BOUNCED LANDING, AND TREE(S) NEAR THE RUNWAY.

Aug 10, 1989 MOUNT JOY, PA N1611R Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S DELAY IN INITIATING A GO-AROUND, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FAILURE OF T…

THE PILOT'S DELAY IN INITIATING A GO-AROUND, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AND THE CROP.

Apr 13, 1989 SILER CITY, NC N28990 Incident substantial
IMPROPER ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURES WHICH RESULTED IN THE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF …

IMPROPER ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURES WHICH RESULTED IN THE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF A SUITABLE FORCED LANDING AREA.

Sep 05, 1988 TOLEDO, WA N9559L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 02, 1988 SCHAUMBURG, IL N28774 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 31, 1988 CLEARWATER, FL N28571 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 10, 1988 HONESDALE, PA N26869 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 22, 1987 THOMSON, GA N7109L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 02, 1987 LEAVENWORTH, IN N28483 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 04, 1987 BIG BEAR CITY, CA N7368L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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