# N8176J: 1999 Weston James GLASAIR II S FT

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Weston James GLASAIR II S FT](https://openairdocs.org/model/weston-james-glasair-ii-s-ft) (registry code 05606WD, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 2123
- Year built: 1999
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Stoddard Hamilton SH2F (GLASAIR II-FT)
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: April 12, 2011
- Certificate issued: May 26, 2009
- Expires: April 30, 2027
- Mode S code: AB2690
- Registered owner: [Burruss Allen C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURRUSS%20ALLEN%20C)
- Location: [Corvallis, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Corvallis)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 46.3269° N, 113.9591° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 59828, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8176J
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8176J

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 (Weston James GLASAIR II S FT)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

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 WPR21LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA219), May 29, 2021: Stoddard Hamilton Glasair II (N8176J), Darby, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s impact with terrain during a go-around following an attempted precautionary landing due to a low oil pressure indication. The reason for the low oil pressure indication could not be…

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20210529007059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210529007059A), May 29, 2021: Weston James GLASAIR II S FT (N8176J), Darby, MT, Destroyed. Pilot reported loss of oil pressure, attempted landing on a private grass strip. Approach speed was excessive, mid field without touching down, powered up to…
- [Incident 20060617010599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060617010599I), Jun 17, 2006: Amtr GLASAIRIISFT (N8176J), Hamilton, MT, Minor damage. (-23) On take-off roll, the pilot stated that the aircraft veered left. The pilot attempted to abort the take-off, but was unable to correctly manipulate the…

## 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.

## Earlier aircraft with N8176J

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N8176J before.

- [Cancelled 1996-01-08](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8176J-1996-01-08): Bell 206B, S/N 560. Sale reported. Owner: [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque)

## Related

- Other Weston James GLASAIR II S FT aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/weston-james-glasair-ii-s-ft/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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