American Aviation AA-1A — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 435 American Aviation AA-1A airframes on record (built 1970–1972), 206 currently registered. 17 have one or more NTSB accident records (18 records total, 5 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
Recent American Aviation AA-1A accidents
A total loss of engine power due to an accumulation of carburetor ice, resulting in an off-airport landing and substantial damage to the airplane.
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while in the airport traffic pattern that resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.
The student pilot’s decision to operate the airplane after consuming alcohol, which led to an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and a subsequent loss of control at a low altitude.
The canopy moving fully open during flight, which resulted in the pilot’s distraction and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control.
The excessive wear of one magneto’s wiring harness, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following the loss of engine power, which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.