Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 851 Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B airframes on record (built 1973–1990), 642 currently registered. 27 have one or more NTSB accident records (27 records total, 4 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
Recent Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B accidents
The low wing airplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and his decision to activate the portable ADS-B receiver while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff. Contributing was the flight instructor’s lack of remedial action.
The pilot’s distraction during taxi, which resulted in a taxiway excursion.
The inadequate maintenance of the seat locking mechanism, which resulted in the pilot’s seat sliding back during takeoff and a subsequent loss of control.
The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the flight instructor’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing.
The pilot's loss of control following a separation of the aileron carry-through cable.
The pilot’s decision to takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a gusting quartering tailwind.