Has N5277 been in an accident?

Yes. N5277 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N5277?

N5277 is a 1968 Grumman G-164A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 566.

N5277 — 1968 Grumman G-164A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026

N5277 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 566
Manufacturer: Grumman
Model: G-164A
Year: 1968
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: P&w R-985 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA15LA314Aug 13, 2015Trenton, NCNo injuries
The pilot's decision to land the airplane with a tailwind and his subsequent application of excessive braking, which resulted in a nose-over.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1968 Grumman G-164A).

Mar 8, 2018deregistered — Eastern Flying Service Inc

Frequently asked

Has N5277 been in an accident?: Yes. N5277 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N5277?: N5277 is a 1968 Grumman G-164A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 566.

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