American AA-5
127 on the U.S. register. Built from 1971 to 1974; half of them date from 1972 or earlier. Florida has the most (13). 25% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the AA-5 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming 0-320 Series (112), Lycoming 0-340 Series (8)
- Seats
- 4
- Cruise speed
- about 67 mph
- Maker on the register
- American
- Registered
- earliest certificate August 7, 1972; newest September 30, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Florida13Texas12California12Ohio9Michigan6Georgia6Arizona6Wisconsin5Pennsylvania4North Carolina4Kansas4Virginia3
Who owns them registrant type
Individual84 (66%)LLC22 (17%)Co-owned11 (9%)Corporation8 (6%)Partnership2 (2%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA-5 | 127 | 1971 to 1974 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 16 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid125 (98%)Pending2 (2%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard124 (98%)None on file3 (2%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Xeus INC1Wind Walker LLC1Vans Aero LLC1Sunflower Sport Aviation LLC1Sundsmo Sheldon L1Sparrowhawk Aviation LLC1Sparrow Hawk Aviation LLC1Positive Attitudes Of Zephyrhills LLC1Orland Flying Service INC1North Branch Aviation LLC1N5848L LLC1Mw Aviators LLC1
Fleet pages: Wind Walker LLC · Sparrowhawk Aviation LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 8 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
2026-05-12WPR26LA182 · AA-5 N5832L · accident near Jurupa Valley, CA · no injuries
2023-05-23CEN23LA207 · AA-5 N1972G · accident near Fort Worth, TX · no injuries
2012-12-20ERA13CA090 · AA-5 N5813L · accident near Hot Springs, VA · no injuries
2009-07-24ERA09LA420 · AA-5 N65KS · accident near Fort Pierce, FL · minor injuries
1999-12-08MIA00LA044 · AA-5 N5864L · accident near St. Elmo, AL · serious injuries
1999-04-12NYC99LA089 · AA-5 N8764J · accident near Stiefler Corner, PA · no injuries
1996-08-23IAD96LA139 · AA-5 N9525L · accident near Annapolis, MD · minor injuries
1990-10-14MIA91LA010 · AA-5 N5825L · accident near Cape Coral, FL · no injuries
The 8 most recent of 8 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-5 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
127 as of October 2, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most American AA-5s?
Florida, with 13.
Who owns the American AA-5?
25% 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 · 127
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N6097L | American AA-5 |
Individual owner South Carolina |
Standard | 2003-11-22 | Valid |
| N5866L | American AA-5 |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2003-09-25 | Valid |
| N6087L | American AA-5 |
Sundsmo Sheldon L Adams, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2002-11-19 | Valid |
| N1000S | American AA-5 |
Butler County Warbirds INC Middletown, Ohio |
Standard | 2002-02-15 | Valid |
| N6070L | American AA-5 |
Co-owned owner Connecticut |
Standard | 2001-04-12 | Valid |
| N5850L | American AA-5 |
Xeus INC Nottingham, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 1999-06-08 | Valid |
| N584L | American AA-5 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 1998-08-03 | Valid |
| N5802L | American AA-5 |
Individual owner Montana |
Standard | 1997-05-29 | Valid |
| N6373L | American AA-5 |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
Standard | 1997-01-10 | Valid |
| N5883L | American AA-5 |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 1996-12-18 | Valid |
| N6010L | American AA-5 |
Co-owned owner Virginia |
Standard | 1994-02-02 | Valid |
| N5826L | American AA-5 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 1992-02-10 | Valid |
| N9513L | American AA-5 |
Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 1991-07-02 | Valid |
| N5865L | American AA-5 |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 1991-01-11 | Valid |
| N6039L | American AA-5 |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 1990-07-17 | Valid |
| N9059W | American AA-5 |
Co-owned owner Kansas |
Standard | 1987-12-21 | Valid |
| N404RB | American AA-5 |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 1987-11-10 | Valid |
| N5851L | American AA-5 |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 1987-09-04 | Valid |
| N6058L | American AA-5 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1983-11-21 | Valid |
| N6078L | American AA-5 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 1981-09-28 | Valid |
| N6088L | American AA-5 |
Individual owner Nevada |
Standard | 1979-09-05 | Valid |
| N5808L | American AA-5 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 1978-08-01 | Valid |
| N6040L | American AA-5 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 1977-04-26 | Valid |
| N5837L | American AA-5 |
Co-owned owner Michigan |
Standard | 1973-11-23 | Valid |
| N5856L | American AA-5 |
Orland Flying Service INC Bunnell, Florida |
Standard | 1972-08-07 | Valid |
| N5804L | American AA-5 |
Individual owner Texas |
None on file | Pending | |
| N6425L | American AA-5 |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | Pending |
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