Has N5909L been in an accident?

Yes. N5909L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N5909L?

N5909L is a 1969 American AA-1 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number AA1-0209.

N5909L — 1969 American AA-1

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N5909L appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: AA1-0209
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

WPR13LA251May 23, 2013Truckee, CASerious
The pilot's failure to lean the fuel mixture during takeoff in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in a loss of engine power.

Registration timeline

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

Oct 24, 2017deregistered — Silva Lawrence Jr

Frequently asked

Has N5909L been in an accident?: Yes. N5909L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N5909L?: N5909L is a 1969 American AA-1 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number AA1-0209.

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