Has N5690L been in an accident?

Yes. N5690L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N5690L?

N5690L is a 1969 American AA-1 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number AA1-0090.

N5690L — 1969 American AA-1

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026

N5690L appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: AA1-0090
Manufacturer: American
Model: AA-1
Year: 1969
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA17CA241Apr 9, 2017New Market, VAMinor
The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach path, which resulted in an impact with trees.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1969 American AA-1).

Oct 7, 2019deregistered — Sholtes Robert S

Frequently asked

Has N5690L been in an accident?: Yes. N5690L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N5690L?: N5690L is a 1969 American AA-1 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number AA1-0090.

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