Aviat Aircraft Inc A-1A — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026
There are 71 Aviat Aircraft Inc A-1A airframes on record (built 1998–2000), 58 currently registered. 7 have one or more NTSB accident records (8 records total, 1 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 15, 2026.
Recent Aviat Aircraft Inc A-1A accidents
The non-certificated pilot’s failure to configure the airplane for takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an initial climb, which resulted in the exceedance of the critical angle of attack, subsequent aerodynamic stall, and impact with terrain. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane above its maximum gross weight.
The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
The pilot's failure to maintain bank control during landing in gusting wind conditions.
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while turning at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction due to looking at wildlife.
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach for landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and a hard landing.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the water and subsequent loss of control.