# N90485: Washburn Ron FIRESTAR KXP - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Washburn Ron FIRESTAR KXP](https://openairdocs.org/model/washburn-ron-firestar-kxp) (registry code 059008Y, 1 seats) - Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999) - Serial number: 297 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: 2 cycle - Airworthiness: Experimental, registered before 01/31/08 - Airworthiness date: April 11, 2006 - Certificate issued: February 25, 2023 - Expires: February 28, 2030 - Mode S code: AC8196 - Registered owner: [Erickson Joshua J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ERICKSON%20JOSHUA%20J) - Location: [Union Grove, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Union%20Grove) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 42.6977° N, 88.0405° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 53182, 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=90485 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90485 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 (Washburn Ron FIRESTAR KXP) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG) None in force. ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations None matched to N90485. ## NTSB investigations on N90485 not matched to an aircraft (3) 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 FTW03LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA166), Jun 4, 2003: Bell 47G-2 (N90485), Franklinton, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's encounter with dynamic rollover due to his failure to properly remove the tie-down strap on the right skid prior to takeoff. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and… - [NTSB ATL97LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA139), Sep 20, 1997: Bell 47G-2 (N90485), Mcgee, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: fuel starvation, while in maneuvering flight, due to the pilot's improper planning/decision. - [NTSB FTW97LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA150), Apr 4, 1997: Bell BH-47G2 (N90485), Laredo, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain alignment while landing on a stationary trailer. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in trailer landing operations. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N90485. ## Reports on N90485 not matched to an aircraft (5) They name N90485, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [Accident 20030604011419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030604011419A), Jun 4, 2003: Bell 47G2 (N90485), Franklinton, LA, Substantial damage. (-23) Rotorcraft attempted to lift off of trailer while the right rear skid was secured with the tiedown strap. Rotorcraft rolled to the right and impacted the… - [Accident 19970920039619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970920039619A), Sep 20, 1997: Bell 47G2 (N90485), Mcgee, MS, Substantial damage. Engine quit circling low over residense. Enter autoratation. Saw wires pulled up. Tail hit wires. Fuel exhaustion. (-23) while maneuvering during a site seeing… - [Accident 19970403040889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970403040889A), Apr 3, 1997: Bell 47G2 (N90485), Laredo, TX, Substantial damage. Got a skid off trailer platform trying to land. Helicopter rolled off trailer due pilot over compensating. (-23) pilot was landing on trailer. Control of… - [Incident 19901113058859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901113058859I), Nov 13, 1990: Bell 47G2 (N90485), Indio, CA. Helicopter made turn over trailer park. Portion of insect poison fell on park and person there. - [Incident 19810812059009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810812059009I), Aug 12, 1981: Bell 47G2 (N90485), Oakland, CA, Minor damage. Za zd training flight. Engine failed. Autorotation landing. Found engine oil scavenge pump failed. ## 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 Washburn Ron FIRESTAR KXP aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/washburn-ron-firestar-kxp/aircraft.md - The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.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.