# AMS Flight D O O CARAT A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 05615YH - Manufacturer (registry): AMS FLIGHT D O O - Model: CARAT A - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: 1 · 4 cycle - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Not type certificated - Registered aircraft: 12 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/ams-flight-d-o-o-carat-a 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 (12) - [N118VS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N118VS): built 2005, S/N CA023 - [N135GS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N135GS): [Acree Randall D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACREE%20RANDALL%20D), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), built 2005, S/N CA020 - [N17GF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17GF): [T2 Aerospace Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/T2%20AEROSPACE%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2007, S/N CA026 - [N234WF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N234WF): [Batesole William D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BATESOLE%20WILLIAM%20D), [Walpole, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Walpole), built 2003, S/N CA005 - [N304G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N304G): [Pratt Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRATT%20THOMAS%20E), [Brecksville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Brecksville), built 2003, S/N CA007 - [N30PF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30PF): [Batesole William D Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BATESOLE%20WILLIAM%20D%20TRUSTEE), [Walpole, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Walpole), S/N CA029 - [N415PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N415PS): [Thams Kurt T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THAMS%20KURT%20T), [Soquel, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Soquel), S/N CA013 - [N567RL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N567RL): [Portland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Portland), S/N CA15, Sale reported - [N767CT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N767CT): [Owens Russell A Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OWENS%20RUSSELL%20A%20TRUSTEE), [San Diego, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Diego), built 2005, S/N CA025 - [N7719C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7719C): [Storrie Robert C III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STORRIE%20ROBERT%20C%20III), [Denton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Denton), built 2005, S/N CA019 - [N783CH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N783CH): [Arlington, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Arlington), built 2007, S/N CA027, Registration pending - [N882TT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N882TT): [Sullivan Gary W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SULLIVAN%20GARY%20W), [Santa Fe, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Santa%20Fe), built 2008, S/N CA028 ## NTSB investigations (4) 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 ERA25LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA064), Nov 20, 2024: AMS Flight D O O Carat A (N17GF), Centralhatchee, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with the engine manufacturer’s guidance, which resulted in improper valvetrain clearances, unseating of the intake valve keepers, and a total loss of engine… - [NTSB WPR16FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA160), Aug 7, 2016: AMS Flight Carat A (N11DY), Minden, NV, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB DFW08LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA187), Jul 16, 2008: AMS Flight Carat A (N234CT), Edgewood, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. - [NTSB LAX05LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA014), Oct 23, 2004: AMS Flight Carat A (N418AP), Minden, NV, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's likely inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions created by the rapidly changing cloud conditions that resulted in his spatial disorientation and exceeding the glider's… ## FAA accident and incident reports (7) 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 20241120021499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241120021499A), Nov 20, 2024: Ams Flight D O O CARAT A (N17GF), Centralhatchee, GA, Destroyed. [privacy data omitted], S/n CA026, a motor glider crashed at Sunset Strip (7GE5) on 11/20/2024 at approximately 1600 hours. There was one pilot on board who… - [Incident 20220629010009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220629010009I), Jun 29, 2022: Ams Flight D O O CARAT A (N30PF), Morrisville, VT, Minor damage. Fuss landed [privacy data omitted] at kmvl June 29, 2022 at approximately 1503 with the gear in the retracted position. Damage occurred to the propeller and… - [Accident 20160807012859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160807012859A), Aug 7, 2016: Ams Flight D O O CARAT A (N11DY), Minden, NV, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Kmev airport UNICOM recording reported aircraft take off at 12:04. Cap observed ELT signal at 14:44. A national guard helicopter located aircraft around 15:00… - [Incident 20100430033609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100430033609I), Apr 30, 2010: Ams Flight CARAT A (N415PS), Panoche, CA, Minor damage. On takeoff roll landing gear struck unknown object, thought to be gopher hole. Takeoff aborted. On roll out right wing tip dropped causing ground loop into the… - [Accident 20080716841439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080716841439A), Jul 16, 2008: Amtr CARATA (N234CT), Edgewood, NM, Destroyed. (-23) On July 16, 2008, at approximately 1420 MDT, N234CT, an ams flight model carat a motorized glider, crashed in a field southwest of Edgewood, new Mexico.… - [Incident 20070627015309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070627015309I), Jun 27, 2007: Amsflt CARATA (N234WF), Truckee, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot reported that on takeoff with his tail up and just prior to rotation/lift-off he encountered a strong wind gust (whirlwind) that caused his tail to… - [Accident 20041023027999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041023027999A), Oct 23, 2004: Amtr CARATA (N418AP), Minden, NV, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) Both wings separated from the fuselage in flight due to overload. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.