N5880L — 1972 American AA-5
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026
N5880L appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.
Aircraft record
Accident & incident history
The weakened structure of the left horizontal stabilizer, which resulted in elevator flutter and subsequent partial separation of the left elevator in flight. Contributing to the accident were the lack of elevator authority while landing due to the damaged left elevator and the inadequate inspection of the airplane, which failed to detect the disbonding of the left horizontal stabilizer.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1972 American AA-5).
- Jan 14, 2023deregistered — Sale Reported
Frequently asked
- Has N5880L been in an accident?
- Yes. N5880L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
- What kind of aircraft is N5880L?
- N5880L is a 1972 American AA-5 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number AA5-0080.
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