American Aviation G-1159

Aircraft Manufacturer: American Aviation

Model: G-1159

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer American Aviation
Manufacturer Serial Number 3960302
Model G-1159
Category Land
Aircraft Type Fixed wing multi engine
Cruise Speed 441 MPH / 383 knots
Weight Class 3 (20,000+ lbs gross take off weight)
Engine Type Turbo-jet
Number of Engines 2 engines
Number of Seats 22 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).


1 exact, 0 recovered, 0 provisional

Methodology
1
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


No fatalities recorded.

4
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


317 (± 9)

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


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 →

2010 – 2010 Total 1
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 1 observed): 2010 1. 1 2 3 4 0 1 '10
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.

1 category Total 1
Taxi 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 2
Personnel issues 1
Environmental issues 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 1
Minor 1

Recorded Accidents

The one recorded NTSB general-aviation accident for this model.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Seattle, WA N706TJ Substantial Minor Taxi Personnel issues, Environmental issues
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