# Anderson Merle M.A. 18

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0561281
- Manufacturer (registry): ANDERSON MERLE
- Model: M.A. 18
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/anderson-merle-m-a-18

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 (1)

- [N218MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N218MA): [Hospodar Robert P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOSPODAR%20ROBERT%20P), [Georgetown, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Georgetown), S/N 2

## 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 NYC00LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA137), May 17, 2000: Anderson MA-18 (N218MA), Pittsburgh, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in the loss of power, and his improper flare during the forced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors included a restricted fuel supply…

## 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 20000517043609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000517043609A), May 17, 2000: Amtr MA18 (N218MA), Mt. Lebanon, PA, Substantial damage. (-23) On may 17, 2000, at 1158 eastern daylight time, a homebuilt MA-18, N218MA, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following an engine failure…

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