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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2000 | ST. AUGUSTINE, FL | N26934 | Serious (3) | substantial | The loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination. |
| 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 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. |
| Dec 15, 1987 | ROME, NY | N74085 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 26, 1986 | BOSTON, MA | N333TE | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 17, 1984 | MANASSAS, VA | N14LC | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 13, 1983 | FITCHBURG, MA | N26445 | Serious (1) | 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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