# Applebay Sailplanes ZUNI

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0130202
- Manufacturer (registry): APPLEBAY SAILPLANES
- Model: ZUNI
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 4
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/applebay-sailplanes-zuni

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 (4)

- [N22DZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22DZ): [Boone Jerry W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOONE%20JERRY%20W), [Hutchinson, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Hutchinson), built 1978, S/N 4
- [N24MZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24MZ): [Acree Randall D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACREE%20RANDALL%20D), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), built 1981, S/N 24
- [N4321D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4321D): [Bailie William A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAILIE%20WILLIAM%20A), [Saratoga Springs, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Saratoga%20Springs), built 1978, S/N 10
- [N859GS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N859GS): [Boone Jerry W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOONE%20JERRY%20W), [Hutchinson, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Hutchinson), built 1978, S/N 13

## 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 ATL95LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA069), Mar 23, 1995: Aerotek Zuni (N19PF), Morganton, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S POORLY PLANNED APPROACH WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT BECAUSE OF GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.
- [NTSB SEA93LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA119), May 23, 1993: Applebay Zuni (N4321D), Deer Park, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPERLY PLANNED APPROACH BY THE PIC.
- [NTSB SEA88FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA131), Jul 16, 1988: Applebay Zuni 2 (N14XZ), Wellington, NV, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB FTW80DRG56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRG56), Jul 7, 1980: Zuni II (N1032C), Kerrville, TX, destroyed

## FAA accident and incident reports (6)

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.

- [Incident 20220830023229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220830023229I), Aug 30, 2022: Applebay Sailplanes ZUNI (N859GS), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. On August 30, 2022, at 1415 MDT, a Zuni, sailplane, [privacy data omitted], made an off field landing 3 miles southeast of the Albuquerque Sunport. The…
- [Incident 20100515034149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100515034149I), May 15, 2010: Applebay Sa ZUNI (N24MZ), Marana, AZ, No damage. Pilot was participating in a soaring contest, after taking off just after 1230 local time on runway 26. Glider was towed up to 1800 AGL. When glider was…
- [Accident 19950323005289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950323005289A), Mar 23, 1995: Amtr ZUNI (N19PF), Morganton, NC, Substantial damage. Too low on approach for gusty wind descended into trees short of runway.
- [Accident 19930523016339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930523016339A), May 23, 1993: Amtr ZUNI (N4321D), Deer Park, WA, Substantial damage. Lost thermals. Tried land in field gear and flaps down. High sink rate. Hit ground wing low avoiding trees.
- [Accident 19880716026679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880716026679A), Jul 16, 1988: Amtr ZUNI (N14XZ), Wellington, NV, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Glider came apart in flight. Parachute partially deployed, pilot on oxygen. Thunderstorms nearby.
- [Accident 19800707024989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800707024989A), Jul 7, 1980: Amtr ZUNI (N1032C), Kerrville, TX, Destroyed. Ran out of lift on cross-country flight. Undershot dirt road landing area. Struck rocks.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Aero Tek ZUNI](https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-tek-zuni): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0130102
- [Emons James E ZUNI](https://openairdocs.org/model/emons-james-e-zuni): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056214B
- [Robinson ZUNI](https://openairdocs.org/model/robinson-zuni): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05647W5

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