# N77BF: 1977 Fitch HP-18

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Fitch HP-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/fitch-hp-18) (registry code 0564796, 1 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Serial number: 48
- Year built: 1977
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Experimental, racing, amateur built, exhibition
- Airworthiness date: July 18, 1980
- Certificate issued: September 26, 2007
- Expires: April 30, 2028
- Mode S code: AA66CD
- Registered owner: [Eckels Richard E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ECKELS%20RICHARD%20E)
- Location: [Venice, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Venice)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 27.0946° N, 82.4409° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 34285, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=77BF
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N77BF

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 (Fitch HP-18)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (NONE)

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 NYC82DHA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DHA09), May 10, 1982: Bryan HP-18 (N77BF), Hazelton, PA, substantial damage

## 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 19820510014189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820510014189A), May 10, 1982: Amtr HP18 (N77BF), Hazelton, PA, Substantial damage. Glider pilot attempted off airport landing after losing lift on crosscountry flight. Glider crashed into trees.

## 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 Fitch HP-18 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/fitch-hp-18/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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