N5919

Cancelled 2018

Deregistered aircraft · 1977 Bensen B-8 · Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG

Cancelled: January 25, 2018
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: U47252
Year built: 1977
Type: Rotorcraft
Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
Airworthiness date: August 8, 1978
Certificate issued: February 18, 1977
Last registry action: August 21, 2007
Mode S code: A7A4B1
Owner when cancelled: Slinkard Andrew L
Location: Mesa, WA
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelBensen B-8ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelAmateur-built UNKNOWN ENG

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N5919 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB SEA82DA096Accident · No injuriesFinal reportKennewick, WAThe pilot stated that he was demonstrating the gyrocopter's vertical decent capability at an eaa fly-in. He flew the aircraft into the wind at approximately 200 feet, reduced power and failed to recover from the sink rate.Jun 27, 1982 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N5919 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19820627025039AFinal Approach · Kennewick, WATurned downwind in a rapid descent demonstration. Unable to load rotors for flare. Bounced, rolled over on impact.Jun 27, 1982 · Substantial damage