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 |
| Mar 04, 2025 | Zell am See, AU | LX-ARA | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 23, 2018 | Brazoria, TX | N74420 | Incident | substantial | The propeller blade separation due to a fatigue fracture. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Aug 08, 1992 | PINECREEK, MN | CGRRE | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PROPER CLIMB RATE. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 11, 1985 | SONORA, TX | N4520B | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 24, 1984 | LUKA, MS | N74107 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 25, 1983 | MONEE, IL | N123JS | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 20, 1982 | CLINTON, MD | N5442L | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 02, 1982 | DARLINGTON, SC | N28311 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 13, 1982 | MONTICELLO, FL | N28607 | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |