Engine model · Reciprocating · 125 hp · registry code 43504

Manufacturer (registry)
MENASCO
Model
PIRATE C4 D4
Registry code
43504
Type
Reciprocating
Power
125 hp

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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Registered aircraft · 28

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('43504')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 7

Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 4 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA24LA229Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1(Menasco Special) · Salisbury, MDThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.May 26, 2024 · N818K · Substantial damageNTSB MIA99LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST-A · Leesburg, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the fence.May 9, 1999 · N18904 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90DUG09Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMiles Atwood 1 · Chino, CALoss of engine power due to a fuel line separation.Aug 31, 1990 · N225YY · Substantial damageNTSB LAX87LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST-A · Mariposa, CAAt the start of a pleasure flight, the plt reported that during the takeoff roll the acft started to veer to the left. The plt applied right rudder to correct, however, the acft did not respond before the left main left the edge of the rwy and dug in the soft…May 30, 1987 · N14954 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC85FA180Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRyan ST-A · Versailles, MOThe plt of another (accompanying) acft, had briefed the plt of N17351, on wx that could be expected en route. Instead of following the other acft as he had been briefed, the plt of N17351 got in the lead. While en route, he was observed to fly under the edge…Aug 10, 1985 · N17351 · DestroyedNTSB OAK69D0282Accident · Minor injuriesClosedRyan ST-A · Antioch, CAApr 26, 1969 · N14954 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX66F0165Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGreat Lakes 2T-1A · Tehachapi, CANov 9, 1965 · N11324 · Destroyed
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('43504')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 7

Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20240526010909AGreat Lakes 2T-1(Menasco Special · Salisbury, MDAircraft departed Bennett Airport (1N5). Minutes after departure in direction back to the airport, aircraft suddenly crashed in a nearby field. Due to pilot and passenger injuries, neither one has any recollection of the evens leading to the accident.May 26, 2024 · N818K · Substantial damageIncident 20040911025139IFrchld 22C7B · Seymour, IL(-23) On September 11, 2004, while on a pleasure flight from brodhead (C57) airport, WI to meridian, MS, with a planned fuel stop at tuscola, IL, appropriately rated and current pilot in command (PIC) experienced a complete power failure while cruising at…Sep 11, 2004 · N13166 · Minor damageIncident 20010801021779IRyan STA · Manassas, VA(-23) R lot landing at Manassas (hef) regional airport. On landing pilot's foot slipped off brake causing aircraft to ground loop. Aircraft flipped up and came to rest on its nose. Minor damage. Prop tips broken (wooden prop), engine cowl dented, landing gear…Aug 1, 2001 · N26JC · Minor damageAccident 19990509020449ARyan Staspecial · Leesburg, FLOn may 9, 1999, about 1215 eastern daylight time, a Ryan st-a, N18904, registered to a private individual, impacted with a fence during takeoff from a private airstrip near Leesburg, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and no…May 9, 1999 · N18904 · Substantial damageAccident 19900831037749AAmtr MODEL1 · Chino, CAEngine quit on takeoff. Impacted hard in a cornfield off airport. No cause for power loss found. No prior checkout.Aug 31, 1990 · N225YY · Substantial damageAccident 19870530059009ARyan STA · Mariposa, CALost directional control after raising tail on takeoff roll. Departed runway, struck a berm, flipped over.May 30, 1987 · N14954 · Substantial damageAccident 19850810062849ARyan STA · Versailles, MOVFR pilot flew into IFR conditions. Aircraft impacted ground in nose down wings level attitude with high speed.Aug 10, 1985 · N17351 · Destroyed
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('43504')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

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