N980WC: 2008 Sides Rick A MANTA 503, Poway, CA

Registered owner: Perico Herbert H
Location: Poway, CA
Owner type: Individual
Serial number: M503-08-002
Year built: 2008
Type: Weight-shift-control
Engine: 2 cycle
Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
Airworthiness date: December 5, 2008
Certificate issued: December 31, 2022
Expires: December 31, 2029
Mode S code: ADAD1B

Sides Rick A MANTA 503Airframe model · 2 seats · 1 engine · 1 registered Engine modelRotax 503DCSI

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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Information bulletins that may apply

Advisory, not mandatory.

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NTSB investigations · 1

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NTSB WPR20CA255Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportRamona, CAThe solo student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose over.Jul 9, 2020 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

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Accident 20200709008059ALanding: Touchdown · Ramona, CAWhile attempting to land on runway 27 At the Ramona Airport, the pilot had difficulty properly lining up the weight-shift controlled aircraft due to a crosswind component and some turbulent air. The pilot initially touched the aircraft down but lifted off…Jul 9, 2020 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports

No reports matched to N980WCGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Sides Rick A MANTA 503 aircraft

STCs that may be installed

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