American Aviation AA-1A

Aircraft Manufacturer: American Aviation

Model: AA-1A

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer American Aviation
Manufacturer Serial Number 0630710
Model AA-1A
Category Land
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Cruise Speed 84 MPH / 73 knots
Weight Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight)
Engine Type Reciprocating
Number of Engines 1 engine
Number of Seats 2 seats
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Safety Analysis

Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.

100%
Identity Confirmed

Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).


14 exact, 3 recovered, 0 provisional

Methodology
17
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


6 fatal accidents.

35.3% of recorded accidents were fatal.

207
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


4,660

Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).


Comparison

Within its peer cohort

Within this model's peer class (same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range), comparison of its share of recorded NTSB accidents to its share of FAA registration exposure (aircraft-years since 2008).

This is a share comparison, not flight-hours adjusted, so a model flown more per airframe than its peers will show an accident share above its exposure share even if its per-hour safety is average. Methodology →

Model class Share of cohort
Accidents
0.5%
Exposure
0.5%
Time series

Accidents by year

Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →

2008 – 2025 Total 17
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 17 observed): 2008 3, 2009 1, 2011 1, 2013 1, 2014 1, 2016 2, 2017 2, 2020 1, 2021 1, 2022 3, 2025 1. 1 2 3 4 0 3 '08 1 '09 1 '11 1 '13 1 '14 2 '16 2 '17 1 '20 1 '21 3 '22 1 '25
Composition

Phase of flight

Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.

7 categories Total 17
Maneuvering 4
Enroute 3
Approach 3
Landing 3
Initial climb 2
Takeoff 1
Unknown 1
Causes

Finding category

Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.

NTSB top-level codes Total 47
Aircraft 20
Personnel issues 18
Environmental issues 8
Not determined 1
Outcomes

Injury severity

NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.

Highest per accident Total 17
Fatal 6
Serious 5
Minor 3
None 3

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (17)

Recorded Accidents

All 17 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
High Rolls, NM N9439L Destroyed Fatal unknown unknown
Sparta, TN N7254L Substantial None Enroute Environmental issues, Aircraft, Personnel issues
Granite Falls, MN N9207L Substantial Serious Approach Aircraft
Cleburne, TX N6409L Substantial Fatal Maneuvering Personnel issues, Aircraft
Cleburne, TX N9261L Destroyed Fatal Enroute Aircraft
Blythe, CA N12YT Substantial Serious Takeoff Aircraft, Personnel issues
Maricopa, AZ N9239L Substantial Serious Approach Environmental issues, Personnel issues
Gainesville, TX N6343L Substantial Serious Approach Personnel issues, Aircraft
Knoxville, TN N9341L Substantial Serious Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Lone Pine, CA N6391L Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
El Mirage, CA N9454L Destroyed Fatal Maneuvering Personnel issues, Aircraft
Desert Center, CA N61VT Substantial Fatal Maneuvering Personnel issues, Aircraft
Corona, CA N34299 Substantial Fatal Maneuvering Aircraft, Personnel issues
Lake Placid, FL N7266L Substantial Minor Enroute Personnel issues, Aircraft
Grantsburg, WI N9483L Substantial Minor Initial climb Not determined
Alabaster, AL N7UX Substantial Minor Initial climb Environmental issues, Personnel issues, Aircraft
Grantsburg, WI N9483L Substantial None Landing Environmental issues, Aircraft
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