# Belcher William B II FIRESTAR

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05904QU
- Manufacturer (registry): BELCHER WILLIAM B II
- Model: FIRESTAR
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · 2 cycle
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Light sport
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/belcher-william-b-ii-firestar

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

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 ERA11LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA135), Feb 6, 2011: Belcher William B II Firestar (N43341), West Blocton, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA10LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA166), Mar 6, 2010: Belcher William B II Firestar (N43341), Wetumpka, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s in-flight loss of control as a result of previous damage to the airplane from an undetermined event.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20110206003359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110206003359A), Feb 6, 2011: Belcher Wil FIRESTAR II (N43341), West Blocton, AL, Destroyed. Pilot ([privacy data omitted]) made a low pass at a minimal airspeed over Cunningham Airfield (private) runway southbound (225 degrees). He entered an abrupt…
- [Accident 20100306028609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100306028609A), Mar 6, 2010: Belcher Wil FIRESTAR (N43341), West Blocton, AL, Substantial damage. After take-off from Cunningham field (private) pilot experenced loss of directional control caused by a broken tail wheel stinger tube and lower rudder hinge,…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Kolb FIRESTAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/kolb-firestar): 9 registered aircraft, registry code 059011J
- [Willingham-Kolb FIRESTAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/willingham-kolb-firestar): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05611KV
- [Bipes Gary FIRESTAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/bipes-gary-firestar): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05622C1
- [Goodnight Frank S FIRESTAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/goodnight-frank-s-firestar): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05624PO
- [Gray Mark J FIRESTAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/gray-mark-j-firestar): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056298T
- [Kolb FIRESTAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/kolb-firestar): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05902F6
- [Kolb FIRESTAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/kolb-firestar): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05902SI
- [Menzimer Gary Ray FIRESTAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/menzimer-gary-ray-firestar): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056047G
- [Aubrey Kenneth Glen JR FIRESTAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/aubrey-kenneth-glen-jr-firestar): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05609VQ
- [Bartholomew Paul FIRESTAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/bartholomew-paul-firestar): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05612DZ
- [Dunning R Morton FIRESTAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/dunning-r-morton-firestar): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05612YK
- [Beams Robert L FIRESTAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/beams-robert-l-firestar): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05623J3

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