N23JK - 1975 Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B Aircraft Registration
AA51975 GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-5B
Aircraft Description
N23JK is a 1975 Grumman American Avn. Corp. AA-5B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Day William Bruce in Roach, MO. The registration certificate was issued on January 23, 2020. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N23JK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A206F9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N23JK was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.0005, -92.8402 on June 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N23JK was last updated on September 30, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Grumman American AA-5 Traveler was a four-seat general aviation aircraft that brought economical flight training and personal transportation to thousands of pilots during the 1970s. First flown in 1971, it was a low-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a 150-horsepower Lycoming O-320 engine that could seat four occupants. With a cruise speed of 121 knots and spanning 31.5 feet, the aircraft measured just over 22 feet in length. The Traveler was manufactured by Grumman American Aviation, which produced 834 examples between 1971 and 1975. AviatorDB tracks 1,673 Grumman American Avn. Corp. aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is AA5.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N23JK. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2024 | CEN24LA315 | Substantial | None | The inadequate maintenance of the seat locking mechanism, which resulted in the pilot’s seat sliding back during takeoff and a subsequent loss of control. |
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Data Source
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Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC