Grumman AA5 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 47 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | Ottawa, Ontario, OF | C-GUXN | Fatal (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. |
| May 01, 2020 | Dnipropetrovsk, UP | UR-DCJ | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Sep 16, 1982 | PARIS, TX | N1531R | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 19, 1982 | ROCKPORT, TX | N26660 | Fatal (3) | 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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