# N801WP: 1952 Dehavilland CHIPMUNK DHC-1T10 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Dehavilland CHIPMUNK DHC-1T10](https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-chipmunk-dhc-1t10) (registry code 2801710, 2 seats) - Engine: [Brist Sid GIPSY](https://openairdocs.org/engine/brist-sid-gipsy) (registry code 10010) - Serial number: C1-0693 - Year built: 1952 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built - Airworthiness date: August 6, 2013 - Certificate issued: May 24, 2018 - Expires: May 31, 2028 - Mode S code: AAE796 - Registered owner: [Bowen C Bruce](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWEN%20C%20BRUCE) - Location: [Sturgis, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Sturgis) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 44.4025° N, 103.1888° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 57785, within about 13 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=801WP - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N801WP 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 (Dehavilland CHIPMUNK DHC-1T10) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Brist Sid GIPSY) None in force. ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations None matched to N801WP. ## NTSB investigations on N801WP not matched to an aircraft (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 LAX97FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA069), Dec 16, 1996: de Havilland DHC-8 (N801WP), Honolulu, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: A failure of the normal landing gear extension system due to a hydraulic leak, and the failure of the airplane's emergency landing gear extension system due to inadequate servicing by company… ## 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 19961215040629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961215040629A), Dec 15, 1996: Dhav DHC8103 (N801WP), Honolulu, HI, Substantial damage. Unable extend right mainand nose gear. Land onleft main only. Flight attendant initiated evacuation. Not crew (.4)hydraulic fluid was leaking from a… ## 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. ## Service difficulty reports on N801WP not matched to an aircraft (31) They name N801WP, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [SDR SABA020088](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA020088), Aug 28, 2002: ODOR. DETECTED. FLIGHT 5055 AIRCRAFT 801 FROM CINCINNATI TO CHARLOTTE: DURING CRUISE FLIGHT THE AIRCREW NOTICED A SLIGHT ELECTRICAL SMELL IN THE COCKPIT. NO EMERGENCY WAS DECLA - [SDR SABA020085](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA020085), Aug 21, 2002: BATTERY. AIRCRAFT 801 ON FLIGHT 5098 FROM CLT to LEX : During preflight the aircrew could not get the aft ceiling interior and exterior emergency lights to test. Mainten - [SDR SABA020081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA020081), Aug 11, 2002: BATTERY. Flight 5004 on Aircraft 801 From CLT to OAJ : During Pre-Flight the Aircrew could not get the emergency floor lights to test. Maintenance removed and replaced t - [SDR SABA020074](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA020074), Jul 20, 2002: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. FLIGHT 5015 FROM CLT TO AGS AIRCRAFT 801: DURING PRE-FLIGHT IN CHARLOTTE THE EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHT AT ROW 7A WOULD NOT TEST. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED BU - [SDR SABA020072](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA020072), Jul 18, 2002: WIRE. Aircraft 801 on flight 5028 from TLH to CLT, During take-off and climb out the gear had to be cycled several times to getthe left gear door to close. With the g - [SDR SABA020071](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA020071), Jul 8, 2002: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. DURING POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION THE EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHT AT ROW SEVEN WOULD NOT TEST. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED BULB AND SYSTEM OPS CHECKED GOOD. AIRCRAFT - [SDR SABA020070](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA020070), Jul 7, 2002: BATTERY. Flight 5047 from CLT to TLH : During pre-flight in Clt, pilot reported the ceiling emergency light would not test at row seven. Maintenance removed and replaced - [SDR SABA020066](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA020066), Jun 3, 2002: CONTROL PANEL. OVERHEATED. FLIGHT 5028 FROM TLH TO CLT, DURING CLIMBOUT AT TLH WINDSHIELD HEAT WAS TURNED ON. PILOT NOTICED A STRONG ELECTRICAL SMELL. WINDSHIELD HEAT WAS TURNED OFF AND S - [SDR SABA020065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA020065), Jun 3, 2002: CONTROL PANEL. OVERHEATED. FLIGHT 5028 FROM TLH TO CLT, DURING CLIMBOUT AT TLH WINDSHIELD HEAT WAS TURNED ON. PILOT NOTICED A STRONG ELECTRICAL SMELL. WINDSHIELD HEAT WAS TURNED OFF AND S - [SDR SABA020062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA020062), May 29, 2002: BULB. BURNED OUT. Aircraft 801 on flight 8680 from CLT to CVG. On preflight before departing CLT two overhead emergency lights would not test. Maintenance removed and replaced th - [SDR SABA020063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA020063), May 27, 2002: DAMPER. FAILED. AIRCRAFT 801 ON FLIGHT 5099 FROM CLT TO PGV. DURING CRUISE THE RIGHT AND LEFT YAW DAMP FAILED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE FIELD AT CLT WITH NO OTHER PROBLEMS. NO - [SDR SABA020044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA020044), Apr 4, 2002: SOCKET. DAMAGED. AIRCRAFT 801 ON FLIGHT 5019 FROM AGS TO CLT. DURING POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION THE FORWARD OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT WAS FOUND INOPERATIVE. NO EMERGENCY PROCEDURES W - [SDR SABA020045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA020045), Apr 3, 2002: DAMPENER. MALFUNCTIONED. AIRCRAFT 801 ON FLIGHT 5097 FROM CLT TO PGV. AFTER TAKEOFF THE RIGHT CHANNEL OF THE YAW DAMP SYSTEM FAILED. THE YAW DAMP SYSTEM FAILED TO TRANSFER FROM THE RIGH - [SDR SABA020037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA020037), Mar 18, 2002: BATTERY. POWER LOSS. During Pre-flight in Clt for flight 5027, The overhead emergency lights would not test. Maintenance removed and replaced the battery pack. System ops checked go - [SDR SABA020030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA020030), Feb 28, 2002: WIRE. OUT OF POSITION. AIRCRAFT 801 ON FLIGHT 8680 FROM CLT TO FAY. DURING PREFLIGHT INSPECTION THE CABIN FLOOR EMERGENCY WERE FOUND INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPOSITIONED WIRING. SYST - [SDR SABA0200](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA0200), Feb 28, 2002: WIRE. OUT OF POSITION. AIRCRAFT 801 ON FLIGHT 8680 FROM CLT TO FAY. DURING PREFLIGHT INSPECTION THE CABIN FLOOR EMERGENCY WERE FOUND INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPOSITIONED WIRING. SYST - [SDR SABA020027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA020027), Feb 23, 2002: BATTERY. DISCHARGED. AIRCRAFT 801 ON FLIGHT 8687 FROM GSP TO CLT. DURING PREFLIGHT FOUR FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS WERE FOUND INOPERATIVE. NO EMERGENCY PROCEDURES USED. MAINTENANCE REMO - [SDR SABA020016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA020016), Feb 4, 2002: WIRE. BROKEN. AIRCRAFT 801 ON FLIGHT 5019 FROM CLT TO AGS. DURING PREFLIGHT THE LEFT AFT EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT WAS FOUND INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED A BROKEN WIRE AT - [SDR SABA020008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA020008), Jan 19, 2002: BATTERY. DISCHARGED. Flight 5097 from CLT to PGV: During preflight, Aircrew found floor emergency lights out. Maintenance removed and replaced wiring harness for two foward lights a - [SDR SABA020009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA020009), Jan 19, 2002: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. FLIGHT 5097 FROM CLT TO PGV: DURING PREFLIGHT, AIRCREW FOUND FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS OUT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED WIRING HARNESS FOR TWO FORWARD LIGHTS - [SDR SABA011064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA011064), Nov 19, 2001: ADC. MALFUNCTIONED. AIRCRAFT 801 ON FLIGHT 5025; DURING CLIMBOUT PASSING THROUGH 8000 FEET THE AIR DATA COMPUTER WENT OFF LINE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED AND LANDED WITH NO OTHER PROBLEMS. - [SDR SABA011060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA011060), Nov 6, 2001: PRESSURE SWITCH. BACKED OUT. AIRCRAFT 801 ON FLIGHT 5025 HAD A NUMBER TWO HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE. FLIGHT WAS DIVERTED. IN-FLIGHT EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES WERE USED. - [SDR SABA011058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA011058), Oct 31, 2001: SENSOR. SHORTED. Aircraft 801 on flight 5025 from Charlotte to Tallahassee; after take-off the pilot reported a full knob split on the power levers with number two engine laggin - [SDR SABA011057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA011057), Oct 26, 2001: RELAY. FAILED. FLIGHT 5212 GREENVILLE, NC TO CHARLOTTE; AIRCRAFT ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO NUMBER TWO ENGINE WAS SLOW TO ACCELERATE. ENGINE CONTROL UNIT SEEMED TO BE WORKING AS I - [SDR SABA011056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA011056), Oct 22, 2001: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. AIRCRAFT 801 FLIGHT 5019 CHARLOTTE TO AUGUSTA; EMERGENCY CABIN LIGHTS WOULD NOT TEST DURING PREFLIGHT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE EMERGENCY BATTERIES - [SDR SABA011055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA011055), Oct 21, 2001: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. AIRCRAFT 801 FLIGHT 5248, CHARLOTTE TO TALLAHASSEE; DURING PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION THE AIRCREW FOUND THE CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LIGHT - [SDR SABA010036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA010036), Jul 29, 2001: BATTERY. DISCHARGED. AIRCRAFT 801 PRIOR TO FLIGHT 5089 CLT TO SOP. DURING PREFLIGHT THE CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS WERE FOUND INOPERATIVE. NO EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND NO EMERGENCY PRO - [SDR SABA01023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA01023), Jun 14, 2001: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. AIRCRAFT 801 ON FLIGHT 5138 CVG TO CLT. DURING CRUISE FLIGHT THE FORWARD OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT WENT OUT. THE FLIGHT WAS CONTINUED TO AND LANDED CLT WITH NO O - [SDR SABA010012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA010012), May 2, 2001: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. AIRCRAFT 801 ON FLIGHT FROM PGV TO CLT. DURING CRUISE BEFORE ARRIVING IN CLT FOUR RED FLOOR EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTS WERE FOUND INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REM - [SDR SABA010003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SABA010003), Jan 12, 2001: RESERVOIR. LOW. AIRCRAFT 801 ON FLIGHT 5024 FROM CLT TO PGV. DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL THE NUMBER 1 HYDRAULIC ISOLATION VALVE WARNING LIGHT, INBOARD SPOILER WARNING LIGHT, AND FL - [SDR KPVA099A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KPVA099A), Sep 17, 1995: MODULE DIODE. SHORTED WIRE. LANDING GEAR STUCK IN DOWN POSITION. RECYCLED GEAR, HYDRAULIC AND FUEL CIRCUIT BREAKERS TRIPPED. REPAIRED SHORTED WIRE, TEST FLIGHT C/W, CYCLED GEARS 2 TIMES, O ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) None matched to this aircraft's models. ## Related - Other Dehavilland CHIPMUNK DHC-1T10 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-chipmunk-dhc-1t10/aircraft.md - The Brist Sid GIPSY engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/brist-sid-gipsy.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.