Grumman AA5 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 47 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | Admire, KS | N9939U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Ottawa, Ontario, OF | C-GUXN | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 04, 2025 | Zell am See, AU | LX-ARA | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 25, 2021 | Teeside, OF | G-BBSA | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 25, 2020 | Woodbranch, TX | N26136 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. |
| Oct 25, 2020 | Baxley, GA | N920JL | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| May 01, 2020 | Dnipropetrovsk, UP | UR-DCJ | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 21, 2020 | Bloomingdale, GA | N314JG | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a gusting quartering tailwind. |
| Jan 21, 2020 | Tallahassee, FL | N424WB | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power in cruise flight. |
| Nov 23, 2019 | Jackpot, NV | N310PD | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while departing in dark night conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributin…The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while departing in dark night conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s limited experience flying in night conditions. |
| Oct 12, 2018 | Refugio, TX | N81383 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s failure to mainta…The pilot’s improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. |
| Jul 23, 2018 | Brazoria, TX | N74420 | Incident | substantial | The propeller blade separation due to a fatigue fracture. |
| Mar 18, 2016 | Longview, TX | N9582L | Serious (1) | substantial | The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control. |
| Dec 10, 2011 | Furnace Creek, CA | N28870 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control. |
| Nov 23, 2005 | Maceo, KY | N26708 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged distance/speed, and his failure to properly seat the airplane's recently installed brakes. A factor was the quartering tailwind…The pilot's misjudged distance/speed, and his failure to properly seat the airplane's recently installed brakes. A factor was the quartering tailwind. |
| Jun 25, 1996 | FRYBURG, ND | N6249L | Fatal (1) | substantial | the pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the fog, low ceiling, and rising terrain. |
| Feb 20, 1995 | PACIFICA, CA | N28003 | Incident | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE GRUMMAN PILOT TO MAINTAIN VISUAL CONTACT AND CLEARANCE FROM THE CITABRIA, WHILE OVERTAKING THAT AIRCRAFT. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCID…FAILURE OF THE GRUMMAN PILOT TO MAINTAIN VISUAL CONTACT AND CLEARANCE FROM THE CITABRIA, WHILE OVERTAKING THAT AIRCRAFT. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE HAZY SKY CONDITION AND THE GRUMMAN PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION TO OTHER TRAFFIC. |
| Dec 04, 1994 | SANTA PAULA, CA | N6353L | Minor | substantial |
The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout for other traffic in the pattern, and the other pilot's failure to effectively use t…The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout for other traffic in the pattern, and the other pilot's failure to effectively use the CTAF for position reports while in the pattern. |
| Sep 18, 1993 | AURORA, IL | N55VL | Incident | substantial |
the fatigue failure and separation of a portion of propeller blade during cruise flight. Related factors are the damage to the flat face of the blade…the fatigue failure and separation of a portion of propeller blade during cruise flight. Related factors are the damage to the flat face of the blade, and inadequate maintenance inspection of the propeller. |
| May 31, 1993 | CUMMINGS, GA | N74092 | Minor | substantial |
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER RESULTING FROM THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE DURING THE GROUND OPERATION. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN A WEA…THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER RESULTING FROM THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE DURING THE GROUND OPERATION. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN A WEATHER BRIEFING. |
| Aug 08, 1992 | PINECREEK, MN | CGRRE | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PROPER CLIMB RATE. |
| Jul 11, 1992 | SOLEDAD, CA | N28410 | Minor | substantial | THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. |
| Jun 07, 1992 | CHARLOTTE, MI | N45199 | Serious | — | THE PEDESTRIAN'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL OUTLOOK AND SEPARATION FROM THE TAXIING AIRCRAFT. |
| Aug 25, 1991 | HAMPTON, NH | N4518B | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT ROTATED THE AIRPLANE PREMATURELY, RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AT TOO LOW AN ALTITUDE TO ALLOW RECOVERY. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDE…THE PILOT ROTATED THE AIRPLANE PREMATURELY, RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AT TOO LOW AN ALTITUDE TO ALLOW RECOVERY. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE, THE PILOT'S COMPLACENCY, FAILURE TO DETERMINE THE AIRPLANE'S PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES PRIOR TO TAKE OFF. |
| Jul 20, 1991 | OAKLAND, MD | N9599L | Serious (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. |