# Aerotrike SPIRIT

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05902DT
- Manufacturer (registry): AEROTRIKE
- Model: SPIRIT
- Aircraft type: Weight-shift-control
- Engines: 1 · 2 cycle
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Light sport
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerotrike-spirit

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## 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 DFW08CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA213), Aug 15, 2008: Aerotrike Spirit (N226MB), Vinland Valley, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the sport aircraft on takeoff.

## 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 20080815849709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080815849709A), Aug 15, 2008: Aerotr SPIRIT (N226MB), Baldwin City, KS, Substantial damage. (-23) Immediately after takeoff, the student pilot adjusted for a minor crosswind by turning the aircraft to the right. The aircraft responded but did not…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [World SPIRIT](https://openairdocs.org/model/world-spirit): 6 registered aircraft, registry code 060008S
- [Sixchuter SPIRIT](https://openairdocs.org/model/sixchuter-spirit): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 059011Z
- [Six-Chuter SPIRIT](https://openairdocs.org/model/six-chuter-spirit): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 05901WP
- [Six Chuter SPIRIT](https://openairdocs.org/model/six-chuter-spirit): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05902BY
- [Duty William SPIRIT](https://openairdocs.org/model/duty-william-spirit): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 059004S
- [Hutts Walter G SPIRIT](https://openairdocs.org/model/hutts-walter-g-spirit): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 059010F
- [Bryan Gary V SPIRIT](https://openairdocs.org/model/bryan-gary-v-spirit): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05902J2
- [Lebkuecher Joe P SPIRIT](https://openairdocs.org/model/lebkuecher-joe-p-spirit): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05902QZ
- [Smith Arthur E SPIRIT](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-arthur-e-spirit): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05902UA
- [Seus Eugene E SPIRIT](https://openairdocs.org/model/seus-eugene-e-spirit): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05903E5
- [Johnson Richard H SPIRIT](https://openairdocs.org/model/johnson-richard-h-spirit): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05904T8
- [Zimmer Aero Tech SPIRIT](https://openairdocs.org/model/zimmer-aero-tech-spirit): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05613DG

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