Has N8AS been in an accident?

Yes. N8AS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N8AS?

N8AS is a 1943 Grumman G-44 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 1315.

Has N8AS been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N8AS (ERA13FA225) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N8AS — 1943 Grumman G-44

Deregistered

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

N8AS appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 1315
Manufacturer: Grumman
Model: G-44
Year: 1943
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: Lycoming Go-480 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA13FA225May 2, 2013Catskill, NYFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot’s misjudgment of the airplane’s altitude above the water and early flare for a landing on water with a glassy condition, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1943 Grumman G-44).

Jan 9, 2018deregistered — Braunstein Michael B

Frequently asked

Has N8AS been in an accident?: Yes. N8AS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N8AS?: N8AS is a 1943 Grumman G-44 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 1315.
Has N8AS been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N8AS (ERA13FA225) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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