Grumman AA-5A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 39 events recorded from 1982 to 2010.
| 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. |
| May 04, 2008 | Atlanta, ID | N9720U | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff to clear trees during the initial climb. Contributing factors were …The 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. |
| Sep 22, 2007 | Worthington, KY | N26442 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The separation of the engine's No. 4 piston from the crankshaft for unidentified reasons and the pilot's continued operation with known equipment defi…The separation of the engine's No. 4 piston from the crankshaft for unidentified reasons and the pilot's continued operation with known equipment deficiencies. |
| Oct 12, 2002 | Phoenix, AZ | N9566U | Fatal (1) | destroyed | failure of the lubricating system resulting in a total loss of engine power and an off airport forced landing. |
| Jun 05, 2001 | Louisville, KY | N9773U | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control after landing. |
| Sep 10, 2000 | ST. AUGUSTINE, FL | N26934 | Serious (3) | substantial | The loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination. |
| Dec 31, 1994 | SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA | N26443 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's intentional flight into an area of known marginal weather conditions during a night cross-country flight and the flight's subsequent inadv…the 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 surrounding terrain. |
| Jun 19, 1993 | MALDEN, MO | N9941U | Incident | substantial | A BROKEN MIXTURE CONTROL CABLE RESULTING IN FUEL STARVATION. |
| Oct 13, 1991 | BOXBORO, MA | N26697 | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PERFORM AN ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT TO REMOVE ICE/FROST FROM THE AIRCRAFT WINGS. |
| Oct 05, 1991 | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | N9694U | Minor | destroyed |
AN INADVERTENT STALL/MUSH DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE APPROPRIATE AIRSPEED DURING THE TAKEOFF ATTEMPT. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE…AN 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. |
| Jun 06, 1991 | ANGLETON, TX | N26785 | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS DUE TO A PRE-EXISTING INFECTION. |
| Oct 14, 1990 | LEXINGTON, NC | N7103L | Serious (2) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ESTABLISH AN APPROACH PROFILE WHICH WOULD HAVE ALLOWED HIM TO MAKE A SAFE LANDING ON THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS ALTITU…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ESTABLISH AN APPROACH PROFILE WHICH WOULD HAVE ALLOWED HIM TO MAKE A SAFE LANDING ON THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS ALTITUDE AND AIRSPEED THROUGHOUT THE APPROACH. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE COLLISION WITH THE RAILROAD BERM. |
| Oct 01, 1988 | RIDGELAND, SC | N26827 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 10, 1988 | HONESDALE, PA | N26869 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 15, 1987 | ROME, NY | N74085 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 22, 1987 | THOMSON, GA | N7109L | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 04, 1987 | BIG BEAR CITY, CA | N7368L | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 26, 1987 | IRWIN, PA | N9772U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 14, 1987 | STOCKBRIDGE, GA | N26900 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 01, 1986 | SO. BERWICK, ME | N26784 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 27, 1986 | AUDUBON, IA | N9835U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 26, 1986 | BOSTON, MA | N333TE | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 11, 1986 | ROUND MOUNTAIN, NV | N9761U | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 06, 1986 | ABERDEEN, ID | N26792 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 01, 1985 | FORT COLLINS, CO | N991OU | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |