Grumman AA-1B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 26 events recorded from 1983 to 2009.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07, 2009 | Chesnee, SC | N8998L | Fatal (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate inflight fuel planning and the pilot's failure to mainta…A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate inflight fuel planning and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while descending for a forced landing. |
| May 30, 2006 | Bountiful, UT | N8866L | Minor | substantial |
An obstructed windshield which resulted in the pilot misjudging the distance/altitude during an emergency landing. An oil leak as a result of a leaki…An obstructed windshield which resulted in the pilot misjudging the distance/altitude during an emergency landing. An oil leak as a result of a leaking crankshaft seal was a factor. |
| Sep 19, 1995 | MEDINA, OH | N1424R | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. High vegetation (tall corn) in the eme…the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. High vegetation (tall corn) in the emergency landing area was a related factor. |
| Jul 25, 1995 | OSHKOSH, WI | N8976L | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain clearance. |
| Jul 27, 1994 | CORONA, CA | N8972L | Minor | substantial | AN UNDETERMINED PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. |
| Jul 04, 1993 | OCALA, FL | N8962L | Minor | substantial | PREMATURE LIFT OFF BY THE PILOT DURING TAKEOFF. |
| Nov 06, 1992 | PACIFIC OCEAN, PO | N9890L | Fatal (2) | destroyed | UNDETERMINED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT LOCATED. |
| May 02, 1991 | DOUGLAS, WY | N1412R | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
AN INADVERTENT STALL WITH INADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE. FACTORS INCLUDE FLIGHT IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AT AN ALTITUDE WHERE REMEDIAL ACTION WAS NOT PO…AN INADVERTENT STALL WITH INADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE. FACTORS INCLUDE FLIGHT IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AT AN ALTITUDE WHERE REMEDIAL ACTION WAS NOT POSSIBLE. |
| Nov 01, 1990 | SOLANA BEACH, CA | N9956L | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ALLOW THE REPORTER PASSENGER TO FLY THE AIRCRAFT IN A CRITICAL FLIGH…THE INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ALLOW THE REPORTER PASSENGER TO FLY THE AIRCRAFT IN A CRITICAL FLIGHT SITUATION, HIS DECISION TO ALLOW THE AIRCRAFT TO DESCEND TO AN ALTITUDE TOO LOW TO ALLOW FOR CONTINGENCIES, AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO ENSURE THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS PROPERLY LOADED. |
| Jul 29, 1990 | SPRINGFIELD, NJ | N1429R | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND THE INADVERTENT STALL OF THE AIRPLANE AT AN ALTITUDE FROM WHICH RECOVERY WAS NOT POSSIBLE. |
| Jun 02, 1988 | NIKOLAI CREEK, AK | N9895L | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 30, 1988 | DOVER, PA | N9981L | Incident | substantial |
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT OBSTRUCTIONS NEAR THE END O…LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT OBSTRUCTIONS NEAR THE END OF THE RUNWAY (SIGN, STONE FENCE & TREE). |
| Nov 14, 1987 | TEWKSBURY, MA | N8993L | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 06, 1987 | BULVERDE, TX | N1403R | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 02, 1987 | PRESCOTT, AZ | N1474R | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 26, 1987 | TRACY, CA | N1408R | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 16, 1986 | MOULTONBORO, NH | N9909L | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 10, 1986 | MARSTON MILLS, MA | N2NH | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 29, 1985 | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | N6502L | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 13, 1985 | PASO ROBLES, CA | N8964L | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 13, 1985 | HAMPTON, OR | N9861L | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 20, 1984 | MILLSTADT, IL | N8973L | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 24, 1984 | PANAMA CITY, FL | N1496R | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 06, 1983 | NEWPORT, AR | N1480R | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 03, 1983 | FORT WORTH, TX | N96585 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |