# Aerosport IKARUS C42E

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 05621Q7, 060003U, 059012Y
- Manufacturer (registry): AEROSPORT LTD
- Model: IKARUS C42E
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · 2 cycle
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 5
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerosport-ikarus-c42e

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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None matched.

## Registered aircraft (5)

- [N161DH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N161DH): [Tlt Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TLT%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Dunnellon, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Dunnellon), built 2006, S/N 0701-6865
- [N162DH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162DH): [Barnes Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARNES%20RICHARD), [Lebanon, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Lebanon), built 2006, S/N 0701-6864
- [N420MS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N420MS): [Ridd Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIDD%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Riverton, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Riverton), built 2006, S/N 0606-6814
- [N577JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N577JP): [Bilodeau Allan M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BILODEAU%20ALLAN%20M), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland), built 2006, S/N 0605-6816
- [N741FA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N741FA): [Chewale Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHEWALE%20INC), [Beaverton, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Beaverton), S/N 0605-6815

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 WPR26LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA104), Feb 16, 2026: Aerosport Ikarus C42E (N420MS), Wendover, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s mismanagement of engine power during a maximum performance, 180° climbing left turn at a low altitude that resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11LA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA549), Aug 4, 2011: Aerosport Ikarus C42E (N577JP), East Troy, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instrctor's delayed remedial action during landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s loss of directional control when he became distracted with the open door.

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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 20260215002419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260215002419A), Feb 15, 2026: Aerosport Ltd IKARUS C42E (N420MS), Wendover, UT, Substantial damage. The commercial pilot was performing an advanced maneuver when the engine power was inadvertently reduced. The pilot did not recognize the reduction in power…
- [Incident 20181109021619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181109021619I), Nov 9, 2018: Aerosport Ltd IKARUS C42E (N161DH), Inverness, FL, Minor damage. 11-09-2018 Pilot reported he had a rough landing which resulted in damage to the nose gear (bent back) and cowling on nose of aircraft.
- [Accident 20110804016799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110804016799A), Aug 4, 2011: Aerosport Ltd IKARUS C42E (N577JP), East Troy, WI, Substantial damage. On the 4th touch and go of an instructional flight, student experienced a hard landing. Door popped open, and student lost focus and attempted to close door.…
- [Incident 20090318002539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090318002539I), Mar 18, 2009: Aerspt IKARUSC42E (N162DH), Creswell, OR, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot touched down smoothly on the runway center line at approximately 40 knots with main landing gear touching down first. After the nose touched…

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Comco Ikarus IKARUS C 42E](https://openairdocs.org/model/comco-ikarus-ikarus-c-42e): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05635RV
- [Aerosport USA IKARUS C42E](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerosport-usa-ikarus-c42e): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0600081

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