Grumman G-44A
29 Grumman G-44A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1941–1954. Most are registered in AK, MT and CT.
- Registered today
- 29
- Years built
- 1941–1954
- Seats
- 5
- Engines
- 2 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Grumman G-44A 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.
Watch new ADs for the Grumman G-44A
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 9
- Destroyed
- 2
- Substantial damage
- 7
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Grumman G-44A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Grumman G-44A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Sep 6, 2025Substantial damage · none injuries · Beaver Cove, MEN402EG
- Apr 5, 2023Substantial damage · none injuries · Los Alamos, NMN444M
- Sep 17, 2016Substantial damage · minor injuries · Lakeport, CAN111W
- Sep 17, 2009Substantial damage · none injuries · Anchorage, AKN86627
- May 16, 2002Substantial damage · serious injuries · Boise, IDN58837
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19952 reports on Grumman G-44A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- fitting1
- wheel1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1941 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 1 | |
| 1945 | 8 | |
| 1946 | 9 | |
| 1947 | 1 | |
| 1948 | 1 | |
| 1954 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 7 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Grumman G-44A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 9 NTSB events since 1982 involve Grumman G-44A airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 2 service difficulty reports on Grumman G-44A 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.
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
- 131 mph
G-44A aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N111W | 1945 | Reno, NV | Jun 23, 1993 |
| N244GW | 1947 | Anchorage, AK | Oct 16, 2025 |
| N350GW | 1954 | Wilmington, DE | Mar 7, 2018 |
| N3N | 1946 | Golovin, AK | May 17, 2018 |
| N402EC | 1946 | Missoula, MT | Jan 28, 2026 |
| N402EG | 1946 | Rochester, NY | Jan 18, 2001 |
| N404Q | — | Tampa, FL | Jul 9, 2021 |
| N41988 | 1945 | Greenwood, IN | Nov 19, 2025 |
| N41990 | 1945 | Overland Park, KS | Jun 11, 2026 |
| N41993 | 1945 | Pilot Point, AK | May 26, 2021 |
| N440GW | 1945 | Northampton, MA | Jun 30, 2026 |
| N444M | — | Crystal Bay, NV | May 24, 2023 |
| N44CH | 1946 | Fort Worth, TX | Feb 14, 2023 |
| N44VW | 1945 | Jackson, MI | May 19, 1987 |
| N474GW | 1948 | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Jun 6, 2019 |
| N480AK | 1942 | Anchorage, AK | Jul 6, 2016 |
| N575L | — | Fairbanks, AK | Jun 21, 2021 |
| N58837 | — | Elk Grove, CA | Nov 19, 2020 |
| N663G | 1945 | Colorado Springs, CO | Jan 24, 2013 |
| N6647K | 1941 | Roanoke, TX | Mar 10, 1995 |
| N6987U | — | Granby, CT | Jun 15, 1996 |
| N71Q | 1946 | Downers Grove, IL | Jun 7, 2017 |
| N80BN | 1945 | Chugiak, AK | Jul 11, 2024 |
| N86609 | 1946 | Missoula, MT | May 27, 2025 |
| N86627 | 1946 | Cordova, AK | Oct 12, 2021 |