N81310 - Aircraft Aircraft Registration

AA5

Aircraft Description

Model Year

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Manufacturer

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Model

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Type Aircraft

Fixed Wing Single Engine

ICAO Type Code

AA5AA-5 Traveler

Airworthiness Date

Invalid Date

Classification

Standard Normal Category

Type Registration

Unknown

Status

Cert Issue Date

Invalid Date

Registered Owner

Name

SHENK GERALD L

Address

668 RIDGEVIEW RD S

City

ELIZABETHTOWN

State / Zip Code

Pennsylvania17022-9635

Country

United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type

Reciprocating

Number of Engines

Mode S Code (Oct)

52613425

Mode S Code (Hex)

AB1715

NTSB Accident History (1)

Date	NTSB #	Damage	Highest Injury	Probable Cause
Aug 2, 2002	NYC02FA152	Destroyed	Fatal	The pilot's improper decision to operate an airplane with known mechanical deficiencies, his improper decision to return to the airport with inadequate altitude remaining, and his failure to maintain airspeed. A factor related to the accident was the malfunction of the ignition system, which resulted in a loss of engine power.

Aug 2, 2002NYC02FA152

Destroyed

Fatal

The pilot's improper decision to operate an airplane with known mechanical deficiencies, his improper decision to return to the airport with inadequate altitude remaining, and his failure to maintain airspeed. A factor related to the accident was the malfunction of the ignition system, which resulted in a loss of engine power.

Additional Details

Registration

N81310

Serial Number

AA5B0491

Number of Engines

Number of Seats

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Expiration Date

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Last Action Date

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Last Update Date

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Unique ID

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Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC