# N964RS: 2020 Snyder Ronald L BEARHAWK PATROL

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Snyder Ronald L BEARHAWK PATROL](https://openairdocs.org/model/snyder-ronald-l-bearhawk-patrol) (registry code 05639BR, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: P318
- Year built: 2020
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Avipro Aircraft Ltd BEARHAWK PATROL
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: June 29, 2020
- Certificate issued: May 6, 2020
- Expires: May 31, 2027
- Mode S code: AD6C8A
- Registered owner: [Snyder Ronald L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SNYDER%20RONALD%20L)
- Location: [Bernville, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Bernville)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 40.4542° N, 76.1288° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19506, 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=964RS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N964RS

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 (Snyder Ronald L BEARHAWK PATROL)

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 ERA23FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA045), Oct 29, 2022: Bearhawk Patrol (N964RS), Hanover Township, PA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to unlatch his seatbelt during flight, which allowed him to exit the airplane and impact the tail, resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain.

## 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 20221029020309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221029020309A), Oct 29, 2022: Snyder Ronald L BEARHAWK PATROL (N964RS), Hanover Twp., PA, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. On 10/29/2022 the pilot departed wilkes barre Wyoming valley airport (kwbw) on a return flight to farmers pride airport (9N7). The pilot was into the flight…

## 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 N964RS

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N964RS before.

- [Cancelled 2003-05-16](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N964RS-2003-05-16): Surgent Richard L PITTS S-1, S/N RLS-1, built 1994. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Wells Jerome A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELLS%20JEROME%20A), [Fredericksburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Fredericksburg)

## Related

- Other Snyder Ronald L BEARHAWK PATROL aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/snyder-ronald-l-bearhawk-patrol/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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