Grumman AA-5A Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 39 events recorded from 1982 to 2010.

39

All Events

20

Incidents

7

Minor

7

Serious

5

Fatal (10 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
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.
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 01, 1988 RIDGELAND, SC N26827 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 19, 1983 ADDISON, TX N26242 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 13, 1983 GROVE, OK N26468 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 16, 1982 TOKETEE, OR N9692U Minor destroyed 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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