N8005W (American AA-5) — routes, history & safety record

Registrations are reused: the FAA register shows one earlier aircraft with this mark, the last registration cancelled on February 6, 1992.

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

July 17, 1989Accident
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND IN CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. DURING THE ENSUING ABORTED LANDING, THE PILOT FAILED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE OBSTACLE CLEARANCE AND THE AIRCRAFT'S LEFT WING STRUCK THE WIND SOCK POLE.
Piper PA-28-180
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND IN CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. DURING THE ENSUING ABORTED LANDING, THE PILOT FAILED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE OBSTACLE CLEARANCE AND THE AIRCRAFT'S LEFT WING STRUCK THE WIND SOCK POLE. Full accident record
January 9, 1978Accident
Selected Unsuitable Terrain; Failed To Maintain Directional Control. Factors: Ice/Slush On Runway; Unfavorable Wind Conditions
Piper PA-28

Earlier aircraft with this registration

Registrations are reused. These records predate the airframe built in 1974 and belong to earlier aircraft that carried N8005W.

March 21, 1965Accident
Misjudged Clearance
Piper PA-28