Has N5787L been in an accident?

Yes. N5787L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N5787L?

N5787L is a 1969 American AA-1 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number AA1-0187.

N5787L — 1969 American AA-1

Deregistered

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

N5787L appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: AA1-0187
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

GAA18CA343May 24, 2018Port Orange, FLSerious
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.

Registration timeline

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

Oct 29, 2022deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N5787L been in an accident?: Yes. N5787L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N5787L?: N5787L is a 1969 American AA-1 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number AA1-0187.

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