Icon A5 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 7 events recorded from 2019 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2025 | Smithville, TN | N459BA | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear prior to landing in water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the manufacture…The pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear prior to landing in water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the manufacturer’s provided checklist. |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Onamia, MN | N239BA | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the water while flying at a low altitude. |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Donam Port, KN | N764BA | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 03, 2020 | Duluth, MN | N838BA | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to remove an object from the airplane’s exterior, which impacted the propeller blades when he applied full power, causing them to …The pilot’s failure to remove an object from the airplane’s exterior, which impacted the propeller blades when he applied full power, causing them to fracture and damage the airplane. |
| Nov 02, 2019 | Chester, CT | N59WE | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach angle in dark night conditions, which resulted in a collision with treetops and a subsequent hard la…The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach angle in dark night conditions, which resulted in a collision with treetops and a subsequent hard landing. |
| Jul 27, 2019 | Lake, MI | N663BA | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to operate the airplane in exceedance of the airplane manufacturer’s operating limitations, which led to an aerodynamic …The pilot's improper decision to operate the airplane in exceedance of the airplane manufacturer’s operating limitations, which led to an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to continue attempting the takeoff after two failed attempts. |
| Jul 12, 2019 | Wheeling, IL | N83BA | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to operate the engine above its maximum continuous speed for most of the flight, which led to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent to…The pilot’s decision to operate the engine above its maximum continuous speed for most of the flight, which led to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power. |