Grumman AA5 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 47 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

47

All Events

20

Incidents

8

Minor

9

Serious

10

Fatal (19 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Apr 28, 1991 COLLEGE PARK, MD N20NA Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. RELATED FACTORS WERE: HYDROPLANING CONDITIONS ON THE WET RUNWAY AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT EXPE…

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. RELATED FACTORS WERE: HYDROPLANING CONDITIONS ON THE WET RUNWAY AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE.
Sep 30, 1990 GALLATIN, TN N81099 Fatal (2) destroyed
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE WHICH RESULTED IN THE INADVERTENT DESCENT INTO THE GROUND, AND HIS DIVERTED ATTENTION TO ANOTHER A…

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE WHICH RESULTED IN THE INADVERTENT DESCENT INTO THE GROUND, AND HIS DIVERTED ATTENTION TO ANOTHER AIRPLANE. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE FOG, DARK NIGHT, FATIGUE FROM LACK OF SLEEP, AND A LACK OF RECENT NIGHT LANDINGS.
Sep 11, 1990 BEACHWOOD, OH N74242 Serious (1) destroyed THE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO AN IMPROPER ENGINE OVERHAUL PERFORMED BY UNQUALIFIED PERSONS. THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN WAS A FACTOR.
Aug 15, 1990 STOW, MA N81286 Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY PLAN THE APPROACH WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT MISJUDGING THE TOUCH DOWN POINT AND LANDED LONG.
Jun 27, 1990 MONTE VISTA, CO N28421 Minor destroyed THE PILOT'S PREMATURE ROTATION AND LIFTOFF.
Jan 22, 1989 LAKE VIEW, CA N26313 Fatal (1) destroyed THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT FLIGHT INTO A BOX CANYON.
Nov 11, 1988 TAMPA, FL N9975U Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 30, 1988 MORRISTOWN, NJ N4557Q Incident substantial A LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO IMPROPER TECHNIQUE AFTER A BOUNCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING WAS THE SECOND PILOT ALSO ATTEMPTING TO CORRECT THE SITUATION.
May 27, 1987 MALAKOFF, TX N26378 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 15, 1986 RENO, NV N28987 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 14, 1986 BENTON HARBOR, MI N81259 Serious (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 02, 1985 BOONE, IA N16LB Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 11, 1985 SONORA, TX N4520B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 24, 1984 LUKA, MS N74107 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 28, 1984 CUDAHY, WI N26404 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 25, 1983 MONEE, IL N123JS Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 20, 1982 CLINTON, MD N5442L Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 16, 1982 PARIS, TX N1531R Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 02, 1982 DARLINGTON, SC N28311 Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 13, 1982 BROOKVILLE, OH N4522E Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 19, 1982 ROCKPORT, TX N26660 Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 13, 1982 MONTICELLO, FL N28607 Incident 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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