Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
There are 420 Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5 airframes on record (built 1972–1977), 257 currently registered. 15 have one or more NTSB accident records (15 records total, 4 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 23, 2026.
Recent Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5 accidents
The AA-5 pilot’s failure to maintain separation from the 182T during approach and landing, which resulted in a ground collision during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the AA-5’s electrical system, which prevented the AA-5 pilot from communicating with other aircraft in the traffic pattern, and the AA-5 pilot’s poor judgment that the electrical system failure required an expedited landing when a preceding airplane occupied the runway.
A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing attempt, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power on approach.
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of improper installation and inspection of the airplane’s fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of certification and knowledge in aircraft maintenance.
The pilot's improper approach path, which resulted in impact with a tree.
The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control.
The pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway excursion.