American Flyers
Also recorded as: American Flyers
Accident & enforcement record
Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.
NTSB accidents & incidents
28 records, spanning 1985–2026.
Operated by American Flyers (per NTSB report)
The student pilot’s failure to properly adjust their seat and failure to set the parking brake before engine start, which resulted in a collision with parked vehicles.
Operated by American Flyers Inc. (per NTSB report)
The separation of the securing hardware for the right main landing gear upper and lower torque links for undetermined reasons, which prevented extension of the right main landing gear.
Operated by American Flyers (per NTSB report)
The failure of the pilot receiving instruction and flight instructor to follow the landing checklist and extend the landing gear before landing
Operated by American Flyers (per NTSB report)
The student pilot's improper rudder input and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and the landing gear collapsing.
Operated by American Flyers (per NTSB report)
The failure of the pilots in both aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision.
Operated by American Flyers Inc (per NTSB report)
A partial loss of engine power due to the detachment of the throttle control cable from the throttle assembly during a landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a redundant means to preclude the detachment of the cable from the throttle assembly.
Operated by American Flyers (per NTSB report)
The flight instructor's failure to execute a missed approach when insufficient runway remained for landing. Contributing to the accident were the low ceiling and visibility conditions.
Operated by American Flyers (per NTSB report)
The instructor's inadequate remedial action following the student pilot's loss of control during the crosswind landing and the instructor's failure to compensate for the wind conditions. Contributing factors were, the crosswind, the gusting wind conditions and the ditch.
Operated by American Flyers (per NTSB report)
The flight instructor's failure to maintain the proper altitude\clearance during the approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. Factors in this accident were low ceilings, fog, and gusty wind conditions.
Operated by American Flyers (per NTSB report)
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Operated by American Flyers (per NTSB report)
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing from landing.
Operated by AMERICAN FLYERS (per NTSB report)
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind that resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the ditch, the student's lack of experience, and the poor in-flight planning decision to land on a runway with a direct crosswind.
Operated by AMERICAN FLYERS (per NTSB report)
The failure of the pilot in command to use all of the available runway for takeoff.
Operated by AMERICAN FLYERS (per NTSB report)
Overload of the main gear actuator piston and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear.
Operated by AMERICAN FLYERS (per NTSB report)
The flight instructor's inadequate supervision which allowed the student to solo at night with less than one hour of night instruction with a known inoperative landing and taxi light. A Factor was the student pilot's spatial disorientation which resulted in the loss of control.
Operated by AMERICAN FLYERS (per NTSB report)
The flight instructor's inadequate supervision, and his delay in taking remedial action to regain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the student's improper flare for landing, improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane; and the proximity of a pole to the runway.
Operated by AMERICAN FLYERS (per NTSB report)
IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, AND FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT TO TAKE ADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE SOFT/WET RUNWAY CONDITION.
Operated by AMERICAN FLYERS (per NTSB report)
TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO LEAN THE FUEL/AIR MIXTURE DURING CRUISE FLIGHT WHICH INCREASED THE FUEL CONSUMPTION FOR THE FLIGHT.
Operated by AMERICAN FLYERS, INC. (per NTSB report)
THE DECISION OF THE PILOT TO BUZZ AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT.
Operated by AMERICAN FLYERS, INC. (per NTSB report)
THE PILOT'S MISJUDGED LANDING FLARE AND HER IMPROPER BOUNCED LANDING RECOVERY TECHNIQUE. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE THE AIRPLANE'S EXCESSIVE APPROACH AIRSPEED AND THE STUDENT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE.
Operated by AMERICAN FLYERS, INC. (per NTSB report)
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED BY THE CFI/PIC. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE A GUSTY CROSS WIND AND AN AIRPORT FACILITY, VASI LIGHT.
Operated by AMERICAN FLYERS (per NTSB report)
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON DURING A SIMULATED FORCED LANDING.
FAA enforcement actions
No FAA enforcement actions linked to this operator.
Maintenance disclosure history
No maintenance difficulty reports on file. Note: SDR filing is largely voluntary, so absence is not evidence of a clean maintenance history.
Linked aircraft
| N-number | Make / model | Year | Status | Link basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1048F | MAULE MXT-7-180A | 1997 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N178AF | CESSNA 172R | 2003 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N4659G | CESSNA 172N | 1979 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N4677V | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N505AF | PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-28-181 | 2020 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N5366K | CESSNA 172P | 1980 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N555HF | PIPER PA-44-180 | 2003 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N58AF | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N61AF | PIPER PA-32R-301T | 1998 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N6290R | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N63012 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N6542J | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N65983 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N7122E | PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-44-180 | 2018 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N738JV | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N77AF | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N83AF | CESSNA 172R | 2001 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N9451D | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N9620B | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N97224 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N9786B | CESSNA 172RG | — | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N98629 | STINSON L-5 | 1946 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N98662 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N99515 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| NECHAS | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report |
Aircraft with earlier records under this certificate
Maintenance and accident records on this page also cover aircraft that are not in this operator's current FAA fleet list. Charter and management fleets change — owners switch management companies, sell, or export aircraft. Where the registry shows what became of a tail, it is noted below.
2 aircraft filed records under this certificate within the last two years but are not in the fleet list we hold — fleet lists can lag actual operations.
- N7122E (PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-44-180) — records 2023 · registered to CHRISTIANSEN AVIATION LLC (owner ≠ operator)
- N83AF (CESSNA 172R) — records 2019 · registered to N83AF LLC (owner ≠ operator)
- N4677V — records 2013 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N77AF — records 2009 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N178AF (CESSNA 172R) — records 2008 · registered to SOUTHEAST AIRCRAFT LEASING LLC (owner ≠ operator)
- N97224 — records 2007 · no longer on the FAA registry
- NECHAS — records 2006 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N61AF (PIPER PA-32R-301T) — records 2005 · registered to ANN ARBOR FLYERS INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N6542J — records 1993–2002 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N58AF — records 2002 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N98629 (STINSON L-5) — records 2000 · registered to JUHL MARVIN T (owner ≠ operator)
- N9620B — records 1999 · no longer on the FAA registry
11 more aircraft
- N9451D — records 1997 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N65983 — records 1997 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N9786B (CESSNA 172RG) — records 1994 · registered to TRI STATE AIRMOTIVE LLC (owner ≠ operator)
- N63012 — records 1993 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N98662 — records 1992 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N99515 — records 1991 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N6290R — records 1985–1990 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N4659G (CESSNA 172N) — records 1988 · registered to 4659G LLC (owner ≠ operator)
- N5366K (CESSNA 172P) — records 1987 · registered to AMERICAN PATROLS INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N738JV — records 1987 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N1048F (MAULE MXT-7-180A) — records 1986 · registered to WARD ANTHONY (owner ≠ operator)