# Apex APEX CROSS-5X

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05901ZK
- Manufacturer (registry): APEX
- Model: APEX CROSS-5X
- Aircraft type: Weight-shift-control
- Engines: 1 · 2 cycle
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Light sport
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/apex-apex-cross-5x

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 (2)

- [N112CL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N112CL): [Marseilles, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Marseilles), S/N 94-01, Sale reported
- [N223CL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N223CL): [Fremont, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Fremont), S/N 02-02, Sale reported

## 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 CEN24LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA332), Sep 2, 2024: Apex CROSS-5X (N223CL), Columbus, NE, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the aircraft after 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 20240902015209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240902015209A), Sep 2, 2024: Apex APEX CROSS-5X (N223CL), Columbus, NE, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Witnesses reported aircraft departed from a private grass runway. Witnesses reported losing sight of the aircraft. Aircraft located after impacting garage on…

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