N28311GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-5B2025-04-23 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
None

GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-5BS/N: AA5B0555

Summary

On April 23, 2025, a Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B (N28311) was involved in an incident near Zolfo Springs, FL. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA184. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N28311.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA184
Location
Zolfo Springs, FL
Event ID
20250424200058
Coordinates
27.455556, -82.105000
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff. Contributing was the flight instructor’s lack of remedial action.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP.
Serial Number
AA5B0555
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
AA-5BAA5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LIFE FINDS A WAY LLC
Address
2991 BRAVURA LAKE DR
Status
Deregistered
City
SARASOTA
State / Zip Code
FL 34240-8227
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA25LA184