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Avia Stroitel AC-5M

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Aircraft model · Glider · Glider · registry codes 05610QZ, 05641MX

Manufacturer (registry)
AVIA STROITEL
Model
AC-5M
Registry codes
05610QZ, 05641MX
Registered
15 aircraft
Type
Glider
Engines
1 · 2 cycle
Seats
1
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Not type certificated

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Aircraft by year built · 24

2000Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 15

N125MZMicke Thomas Bernd · Mansfield, MABuilt 2001 · S/N 005N241SZWoelk Egbert G · North Andover, MABuilt 2001 · S/N 020N264RPetteway Troy L · Franklin, KYBuilt 2002 · S/N 029N30006Kurczab Krzystof J · Streamwood, ILBuilt 2001 · S/N 015N305MLConnors Katarina N · Kansas City, MOBuilt 2002 · S/N 030N309RLilly James D · Lutz, FLBuilt 2001 · S/N 009N331YMClark Raymond C · Rapid City, SDBuilt 2001 · S/N 012N506RSStraten Oliver · Wasilla, AKBuilt 2000 · S/N 006N507SKStanley Ron L · Ellsworth, ILBuilt 2000 · S/N 007N510BBBrown Peter D · Anchorage, AKBuilt 2000 · S/N 010N55ZFSamson Philip C · Nashville, TNBuilt 2001 · S/N 017N710BWCooley Brooks Taylor · Hockessin, DEBuilt 2002 · S/N 026N715RADe Vuyst Richard C · Pampa, TXS/N 008N904RWChristopher Craig · Colbert, WABuilt 2002 · S/N 022N99JUHoover Michael B · Ridgeland, WIBuilt 2000 · S/N 002
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('05610QZ', '05641MX')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 5

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 3 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR23LA255Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAvia Stroitel AC-5M · North Plains, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the motor glider, which resulted in an inflight overstress separation of the right wing during a high-speed, high-wing-load spiral dive recovery. Contributing to the accident was the inadequately manufactured wing…Jul 5, 2023 · N40233 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA201Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAvia Stroitel AC-5M · Bend, ORA loss of control just after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Jun 30, 2020 · N263R · DestroyedNTSB WPR12LA218Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAvia Stroitel AC-5M · Kingston, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while maneuvering in flight.May 19, 2012 · N186P · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvia Stroitel AC-5M · Richland, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the failure of the propeller drive assembly. A factor contributing to the accident was the inadvertent stall.Apr 12, 2003 · N125MZ · Substantial damageNTSB SEA01LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvia Stroitel AC-5m · Bozeman, MTthe pilot's improper remedial action upon experiencing the unexpected opening of the aircraft's canopy during the initial part of the takeoff climb. Factors include his attention being diverted to the open canopy, his failure to use a checklist to ensure he…Mar 4, 2001 · N1635M · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('05610QZ', '05641MX')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 7

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20230705007949AAvia Stroitel AC-5M · Cornelius, ORFollowing a normal takeoff from north plains glider port (1OR4) under tow from a tow aircraft, the pilot released from the tow aircraft at 3100' AGL and made a 180 degree clearing turn without incident and trimmed at 55 knots, the best lift to drag speed. He…Jul 5, 2023 · N40233 · DestroyedIncident 20150918016759IAvia Stroitel AC-5M · Fryeburg, MEOn 09/18/2015, ^Mr. Kwasnik^ departed Fryeburg, ME. (Izg) in his Avia Stroitel glider and climbed to altitude. He circled while he searched for a lifting updraft but the air was very calm and stable, with very few updrafts. When he had lost significant…Sep 18, 2015 · N1635M · Minor damageAccident 20120519009419AAvia Stroitel AC-5M · Kingston, NVAn experimental Avia-stroitel AC-5M glider, N186P, impacted the terrain about 1 mile east of Kingston, Nevada. The commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant of the glider, received fatal injuries, and the glider, which was owned and operated by the pilot,…May 19, 2012 · N186P · Substantial damage · 1 fatalIncident 20071230829439IAmtr AC5M · Minden, LA(-23) Pilot touched down approximately 55' short of the Minden, LA (F24) runway 19 and struck the raised pavement causing damage to the single landing gear and fuselage.Dec 30, 2007 · N30006 · Minor damageIncident 20041019031639IAmtr AC5M · Hot Springs, SD(-23) Pilot landed the glider with the main gear not fully extended/locked. Pilot had minimal time in the aircraft. This model of motorglider is new to the pilot.Oct 19, 2004 · N331YM · Minor damageAccident 20030412004569AAmtr AC5M · Richland, WA(-23) Aircraft departed runway 01 krld, lost thrust at about 100 feet AGL. Pilot attempted turn to land on cross runway, but lost altitude and struck right wingtip on surface during turn, then struck ground in a medium rate of descent. Aircraft is a powered…Apr 12, 2003 · N125MZ · Substantial damageAccident 20010304002439AN1635M · Bozeman, MT(-23) During a powered take-off on runway 30 at bzn, the canopy opened. The pilot failed to latch the canopy prior to take-off. The glider pitched up to approx. 25 to 30 feet then stalled to the left. The glider impacted the runway in a nose down…Mar 4, 2001 · N1635M · No damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('05610QZ', '05641MX')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

The same model under other registry codes

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

Nodorft Allen AC-5M1 registered aircraftRegistry code 05901BY
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'AC5M' AND m.code NOT IN ('05610QZ', '05641MX')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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