# AMS Flight APIS-M (MOTORGLIDER)

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 059009P
- Manufacturer (registry): AMS FLIGHT
- Model: APIS-M (MOTORGLIDER)
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Light sport
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/ams-flight-apis-m-motorglider

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 MIA08LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA131), Jun 28, 2008: AMS Flight APIS-M (N1870R), Modena, NY, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's improper use of wing spoilers on final approach and his misjudged distance/altitude resulting in the glider colliding with trees short of the runway.

## 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 20080628839739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080628839739A), Jun 28, 2008: APISM (N1870R), Modena, NY, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) While on final approach, pilot of N1870R attempted a 360 degree turn, apparently to lose altitude. The aircraft landed in trees, short of the runway…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Ams-Flight D.O.O. APIS M](https://openairdocs.org/model/ams-flight-d-o-o-apis-m): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 3802661
- [Luten Robert H APIS M](https://openairdocs.org/model/luten-robert-h-apis-m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05622EI

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