# N223CL: Apex APEX CROSS-5X

- Status: Sale reported
- Airframe: [Apex APEX CROSS-5X](https://openairdocs.org/model/apex-apex-cross-5x) (registry code 05901ZK, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Compact Ra MZ202](https://openairdocs.org/engine/compact-ra-mz202) (registry code 14700)
- Serial number: 02-02
- Type: Weight-shift-control
- Engine type: 2 cycle
- Airworthiness: Experimental, registered before 01/31/08
- Airworthiness date: June 7, 2007
- Mode S code: A1EC63
- Location: [Fremont, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Fremont)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 41.4379° N, 96.4913° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 68025, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=223CL
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N223CL

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Apex APEX CROSS-5X)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Compact Ra MZ202)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN24LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA332), Sep 2, 2024: Apex CROSS-5X (N223CL), Columbus, NE, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the aircraft after takeoff.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20240902015209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240902015209A), Sep 2, 2024: Apex APEX CROSS-5X (N223CL), Columbus, NE, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Witnesses reported aircraft departed from a private grass runway. Witnesses reported losing sight of the aircraft. Aircraft located after impacting garage on…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Apex APEX CROSS-5X aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/apex-apex-cross-5x/aircraft.md
- The Compact Ra MZ202 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/compact-ra-mz202.md

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