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Grumman G-21A

34 Grumman G-21A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1939–1962. Most are registered in CA, AK and DE.

Registered today
34
Years built
1939–1962
Seats
8
Engines
2 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Grumman G-21A airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
24
Destroyed
5
Substantial damage
17
Minor damage
1
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Grumman G-21A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Grumman G-21A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Jun 17, 2014Destroyed · fatal injuries · Sula, MTN888GG
  • Nov 16, 2008Destroyed · fatal injuries · Vancouver
  • Apr 10, 2008Substantial damage · serious injuries · Unalaska, AKN741
  • Jan 29, 2008Substantial damage · serious injuries · Marathon, FLN21A
  • Jun 24, 2007Substantial damage · none injuries · Dutch Harbor, AKN7811

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

11 reports on Grumman G-21A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. cylinder2
  2. bolt1
  3. control cable1
  4. coupling1
  5. cowling1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19392
19401
19424
19434
19443
19452
19465
19471
19511
19561
19581
19591
19621
Unknown7

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA6
AK3
DE3
TX3
CT2
MI2
NY2
AL1
FL1
IA1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Grumman G-21A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 24 NTSB events since 1982 involve Grumman G-21A airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 11 service difficulty reports on Grumman G-21A airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Grumman G-21A aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Amphibian
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed
150 mph

G-21A aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N1019N1946Ocklawaha, FLJun 15, 2022
N121SR1940Middletown, DEApr 14, 2012
N21A1946Wilmington, DEApr 13, 2011
N229321946Fort Worth, TXOct 9, 2025
N270DB1944Gettysburg, PAJul 27, 2023
N291VW1942Sonoma, CAJun 10, 2015
N3271958Pittsford, NYMay 2, 2005
N3291945Baldwin Park, CADec 17, 2018
N345GG—Wilmington, DEFeb 3, 2022
N39FG1939Milpitas, CAApr 25, 2011
N401SJ1943Williams, CAMay 22, 2014
N42GL—Helena, MTMay 5, 2023
N4575C—Carson City, NVOct 8, 2026
N485501939Mobile, ALApr 21, 2022
N5548A1959Oxford, CTApr 1, 2026
N600ZE1943Union City, TNApr 7, 2016
N681571947Mount Pleasant, TX—
N692631944Jackson, MISep 14, 2021
N6DF1945Meridian, IDJul 25, 1991
N7031946Anchorage, AKJul 22, 2013
N72111944Oxford, CTApr 14, 2026
N7411946Pittsford, NYJan 7, 2010
N745881962Roanoke, TXJul 28, 2022
N7781943Blaine, MNSep 9, 2021
N78111942Mcninnville, ORJan 7, 2014

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