N28870 — 1978 Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026
N28870 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- AA5B0875
- Manufacturer
- Grumman American Avn. Corp.
- Model
- AA-5B
- Year
- 1978
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B).
- Sep 26, 2013deregistered — Santa Barbara Flying Club
Frequently asked
- Has N28870 been in an accident?
- Yes. N28870 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
- What kind of aircraft is N28870?
- N28870 is a 1978 Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number AA5B0875.
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