# N73GK: Kaminski Gary D RAF 2000 GYROPLANE

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Kaminski Gary D RAF 2000 GYROPLANE](https://openairdocs.org/model/kaminski-gary-d-raf-2000-gyroplane) (registry code 05611Z9, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Subaru ALL MDLS A/B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/subaru-all-mdls-a-b) (registry code 59050)
- Serial number: H2-00-11-478
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Rotary Air Force Marketing RAF-2000
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: October 26, 2001
- Certificate issued: April 25, 2017
- Expires: April 30, 2027
- Mode S code: A9C952
- Registered owner: [Dohm James E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOHM%20JAMES%20E)
- Location: [Caledonia, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Caledonia)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 42.7938° N, 85.5505° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 49316, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=73GK
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73GK

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 (Kaminski Gary D RAF 2000 GYROPLANE)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Subaru ALL MDLS A/B)

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 SEA02LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA142), Aug 3, 2002: Kaminski RAF 2000 (N73GK), Newberg, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation (excessive altitude) for crosswind conditions resulting in the gyroplane's rotors contacting the ground. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind conditions.

## 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 20020802018679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020802018679A), Aug 2, 2002: Amtr RAF2000 (N73GK), Newberg, OR, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was making an approach to land at 17S with a gusty crosswind. He made a short approach and did not fly a stabilized final approach. The aircraft…

## 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 Kaminski Gary D RAF 2000 GYROPLANE aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/kaminski-gary-d-raf-2000-gyroplane/aircraft.md
- The Subaru ALL MDLS A/B engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/subaru-all-mdls-a-b.md

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