# N914BB: 2002 Berger Bernard M PULSAR SERIES III

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Berger Bernard M PULSAR SERIES III](https://openairdocs.org/model/berger-bernard-m-pulsar-series-iii) (registry code 05614VM, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Rotax SEE BOMBADIER](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-see-bombadier) (registry code 55555)
- Serial number: P9802-0550
- Year built: 2002
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Skystar Acft Co PULSAR III
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: February 5, 2003
- Certificate issued: October 7, 2026
- Expires: October 31, 2033
- Mode S code: ACA5A2
- Registered owner: [Las Vegas Retirement Center LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAS%20VEGAS%20RETIREMENT%20CENTER%20LLC)
- Location: [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 48.2306° N, 114.4033° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 59901, within about 12 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=914BB
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N914BB

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 (Berger Bernard M PULSAR SERIES III)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rotax SEE BOMBADIER)

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 GAA18CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA258), May 3, 2018: Berger Bernard M Pulsar Series III (N914BB), Palmyra, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate approach speed, which resulted in a bounced landing and a runway overrun.

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 20180503004519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180503004519A), May 3, 2018: Berger Bernard M PULSAR SERIES III (N914BB), Palmyra, PA, Substantial damage. PIC departed 8N1 at 15:39L enroute to N94. Approx 3 miles north of 58N, PIC noticed a decrease in oil pressure and requested a precautionary landing at 58N. On…
- [Incident 20140216002179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140216002179I), Feb 16, 2014: Berger Bernard M PULSAR SERIES III (N914BB), Phoenix, AZ, Minor damage. Upon landing pilot of N914BB stated that the left main tire blew. The pilot was not able to maintain directional control and exited runway 25L at kdvt to the…
- [Incident 20100726039519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100726039519I), Jul 26, 2010: Berger Bern PULSAR SERI (N914BB), Terre Haute, IN, No damage. N914BB departed Terre Haute, IN (khuf) on runway 18. At approximately 400' AGL, the pilot reported that the aircraft engine began losing power. After the pilot…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 2010FA0000826](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000826), Jul 25, 2010: CONNECTOR. DAMAGED. BENT SOCKET ASSY THAT CONNECTS THE OIL SUMP TO THE ENGINE OIL SYSTEM HAD VIBRATED LOOSE RESULTING IN AIR GETTING DRAWN INTO THE OIL SYS. RUN UP OF AIRPLANE PRIO

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Berger Bernard M PULSAR SERIES III aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/berger-bernard-m-pulsar-series-iii/aircraft.md
- The Rotax SEE BOMBADIER engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-see-bombadier.md

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