# N824RS: 2001 Squeglia R/Wheeler W HUMMEL BIRD

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Squeglia R/Wheeler W HUMMEL BIRD](https://openairdocs.org/model/squeglia-r-wheeler-w-hummel-bird) (registry code 05611NO, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 304A
- Year built: 2001
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: March 18, 2002
- Certificate issued: March 4, 2013
- Expires: March 31, 2029
- Mode S code: AB413F
- Registered owner: [Walker William R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALKER%20WILLIAM%20R)
- Location: [Elkin, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Elkin)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 36.2750° N, 80.7873° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 28621, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=824RS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N824RS

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 (Squeglia R/Wheeler W HUMMEL BIRD)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 ERA11CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA029), Oct 18, 2010: Squeglia R/Wheeler W Hummel Bird (N824RS), Hollywood, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA361), Jun 21, 2009: Hummelbird Hummelbird (N824RS), Sunrise, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason.

## 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 20101018047909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101018047909A), Oct 18, 2010: Squeglia R/ HUMMEL BIRD (N824RS), Pembroke Pines, FL, Substantial damage. Landing gear collapsed during landing which caused the aircraft to go into a ground loop thus striking an airport runway sign. This cuased damage to the…
- [Accident 20100818055389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100818055389A), Aug 18, 2010: Squeglia R/ HUMMEL BIRD (N824RS), Pembroke Pines, FL, Substantial damage. Mr. Squeglia was conducting touch and goes on 9 right at north perry airport(hwo). At approximatly 11:14 am local time he was landing when the left landing…

## 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 Squeglia R/Wheeler W HUMMEL BIRD aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/squeglia-r-wheeler-w-hummel-bird/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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