# Avia Stroitel AC-5M - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry codes: 05610QZ, 05641MX - Manufacturer (registry): AVIA STROITEL - Model: AC-5M - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: 1 · 2 cycle - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Not type certificated - Registered aircraft: 15 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/avia-stroitel-ac-5m 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. ## 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 (15) - [N125MZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N125MZ): [Micke Thomas Bernd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MICKE%20THOMAS%20BERND), [Mansfield, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Mansfield), built 2001, S/N 005 - [N241SZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N241SZ): [Woelk Egbert G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOELK%20EGBERT%20G), [North Andover, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/North%20Andover), built 2001, S/N 020 - [N264R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N264R): [Petteway Troy L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETTEWAY%20TROY%20L), [Franklin, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Franklin), built 2002, S/N 029 - [N30006](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30006): [Kurczab Krzystof J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KURCZAB%20KRZYSTOF%20J), [Streamwood, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Streamwood), built 2001, S/N 015 - [N305ML](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N305ML): [Connors Katarina N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONNORS%20KATARINA%20N), [Kansas City, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Kansas%20City), built 2002, S/N 030 - [N309R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N309R): [Lilly James D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LILLY%20JAMES%20D), [Lutz, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lutz), built 2001, S/N 009 - [N331YM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N331YM): [Clark Raymond C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLARK%20RAYMOND%20C), [Rapid City, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Rapid%20City), built 2001, S/N 012 - [N506RS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N506RS): [Straten Oliver](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STRATEN%20OLIVER), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 2000, S/N 006 - [N507SK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N507SK): [Stanley Ron L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STANLEY%20RON%20L), [Ellsworth, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Ellsworth), built 2000, S/N 007 - [N510BB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N510BB): [Brown Peter D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20PETER%20D), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 2000, S/N 010 - [N55ZF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55ZF): [Samson Philip C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAMSON%20PHILIP%20C), [Nashville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Nashville), built 2001, S/N 017 - [N710BW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N710BW): [Cooley Brooks Taylor](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COOLEY%20BROOKS%20TAYLOR), [Hockessin, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Hockessin), built 2002, S/N 026 - [N715RA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N715RA): [De Vuyst Richard C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DE%20VUYST%20RICHARD%20C), [Pampa, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Pampa), S/N 008 - [N904RW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N904RW): [Christopher Craig](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHRISTOPHER%20CRAIG), [Colbert, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Colbert), built 2002, S/N 022 - [N99JU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99JU): [Hoover Michael B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOOVER%20MICHAEL%20B), [Ridgeland, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Ridgeland), built 2000, S/N 002 ## NTSB investigations (5) 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 WPR23LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA255), Jul 5, 2023: Avia Stroitel AC-5M (N40233), North Plains, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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.… - [NTSB WPR20LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA201), Jun 30, 2020: Avia Stroitel AC-5M (N263R), Bend, OR, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of control just after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR12LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA218), May 19, 2012: Avia Stroitel AC-5M (N186P), Kingston, NV, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while maneuvering in flight. - [NTSB SEA03LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA061), Apr 12, 2003: Avia Stroitel AC-5M (N125MZ), Richland, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the failure of the propeller drive assembly. A factor contributing to the accident was the inadvertent stall. - [NTSB SEA01LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA058), Mar 4, 2001: Avia Stroitel AC-5m (N1635M), Bozeman, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: the 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… ## 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 20230705007949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230705007949A), Jul 5, 2023: Avia Stroitel AC-5M (N40233), Cornelius, OR, Destroyed. Following 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… - [Incident 20150918016759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150918016759I), Sep 18, 2015: Avia Stroitel AC-5M (N1635M), Fryeburg, ME, Minor damage. On 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… - [Accident 20120519009419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120519009419A), May 19, 2012: Avia Stroitel AC-5M (N186P), Kingston, NV, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. An 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… - [Incident 20071230829439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071230829439I), Dec 30, 2007: Amtr AC5M (N30006), Minden, LA, Minor damage. (-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… - [Incident 20041019031639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041019031639I), Oct 19, 2004: Amtr AC5M (N331YM), Hot Springs, SD, Minor damage. (-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… - [Accident 20030412004569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030412004569A), Apr 12, 2003: Amtr AC5M (N125MZ), Richland, WA, Substantial damage. (-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… - [Accident 20010304002439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010304002439A), Mar 4, 2001: N1635M, Bozeman, MT, No damage. (-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… ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Nodorft Allen AC-5M](https://openairdocs.org/model/nodorft-allen-ac-5m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05901BY --- 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.