American AA-1
179 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1968 to 1973; half of them date from 1969 or earlier. Texas has the most (22). 16% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the AA-1 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming 0-235 Series (165), Lycoming 0-320 Series (3), Lycoming O-235-C2C (1)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 108 mph
- Maker on the register
- American
- Registered
- earliest certificate January 15, 1982; newest September 12, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Texas22Florida13California13Washington11Georgia10Arizona10Ohio6Michigan6Tennessee5North Carolina5Indiana5South Carolina4
Who owns them registrant type
Individual134 (75%)Co-owned17 (9%)LLC14 (8%)Corporation11 (6%)Partnership2 (1%)Government1 (0.6%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 48 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid174 (97%)Pending2 (1%)Sale reported1 (0.6%)Reports overdue1 (0.6%)Pending cancellation1 (0.6%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard174 (97%)None on file4 (2%)Experimental1 (0.6%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Tri State Airmotive LLC1Tinaglia Aviation LLC1T2Tc LLC1South Bay International Flight Association INC1Sonshine Unlimited LLC1Skyray LLC1Simulation International Management INC1Seveca Ventures LLC DBA1Robinson Morton1Pittsburgh Institute Of Aeronautics1Moeplanes CO1Midland Avionics LLC1
Fleet pages: Pittsburgh Institute Of Aeronautics · Midland Avionics LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 34 cases since 1982, 4 fatal
2026-07-23ERA26LA283 · AA-1 N6132L · accident near Kearneysville, WV · serious injuries
2022-04-07ERA22LA182 · AA-1 N623W · accident near Kennesaw, GA · minor injuries
2022-03-11ERA22FA153 · AA-1 N5774L · incident near Bay Minette, AL · 1 killed
2021-02-24WPR21LA118 · AA-1B N30JL · accident near St Johns, AZ · no injuries
2015-02-08ERA15LA123 · AA-1 N6116L · accident near Fort Meade, MD · serious injuries
2013-05-23WPR13LA251 · AA-1 N5909L · accident near Truckee, CA · serious injuries
2012-11-15WPR13FA041 · AA-1 N5642L · accident near Morgan, UT · 1 killed
2012-08-25CEN12FA570 · AA-1 N5796L · accident near Llano, TX · 2 killed
The 8 most recent of 34 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many American AA-1 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
179 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most American AA-1s?
Texas, with 22.
Who owns the American AA-1?
16% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 26 AA-1B (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N6209L | American AA-1B |
Co-owned owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2025-10-28 | Valid |
| N847X | American AA-1B |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2025-01-28 | Valid |
| N5722L | American AA-1B |
Co-owned owner Florida |
Standard | 2024-06-13 | Valid |
| N6242L | American AA-1B |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2024-01-04 | Valid |
| N6211L | American AA-1B |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
Standard | 2023-05-29 | Valid |
| N5751L | American AA-1B |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2023-04-23 | Valid |
| N131 | American AA-1B |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2023-04-06 | Valid |
| N6337L | American AA-1B |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2023-01-23 | Valid |
| N222FR | American AA-1B |
Individual owner Nevada |
Standard | 2022-09-30 | Valid |
| N5752L | American AA-1B |
Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2022-01-22 | Valid |
| N9901L | American AA-1B |
Individual owner New Hampshire |
Standard | 2021-07-29 | Valid |
| N657AS | American AA-1B |
Avionic Strategies LLC San Antonio, Texas |
Standard | 2021-06-22 | Valid |
| N6263L | American AA-1B |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2021-03-16 | Valid |
| N9324L | American AA-1B |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2020-04-02 | Valid |
| N7358L | American AA-1B |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2018-04-02 | Valid |
| N9928L | American AA-1B |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2018-03-28 | Valid |
| N6112L | American AA-1B |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2018-02-02 | Valid |
| N6205L | American AA-1B |
Co-owned owner Massachusetts |
Standard | 2014-02-10 | Valid |
| N9432L | American AA-1B |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2013-10-31 | Valid |
| N6203L | American AA-1B |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2012-05-25 | Valid |
| N9509L | American AA-1B |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2010-06-10 | Valid |
| N6323L | American AA-1B |
South Bay International Flight Association INC Torrance, California |
Standard | 2003-11-15 | Valid |
| N6354L | American AA-1B |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2001-02-09 | Valid |
| N6264L | American AA-1B |
Individual owner North Dakota |
Standard | 2001-01-17 | Valid |
| N7356L | American AA-1B |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1998-10-26 | Valid |
| N9904L | American AA-1B |
Individual owner South Carolina |
Standard | 1983-05-23 | Valid |