# Bell P39

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1180102
- Manufacturer (registry): BELL
- Model: P39
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 262 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-p39

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)

- [N6968](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6968): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Mu](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MU), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1943, S/N 219597
- [N81575](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N81575): [Nichols Charles F Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NICHOLS%20CHARLES%20F%20TRUSTEE), [Baldwin Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Baldwin%20Park), S/N 42-8740

## 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 DFW05CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA107), Apr 18, 2005: Bell P39 (N6968), Fredericksburg, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the reported partial failure of the left wheel brake.
- [NTSB LAX69F0370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69F0370), Aug 10, 1968: Bell P-39 (N9284), Seal Beach, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal

## 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.

- [Incident 20100703050119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100703050119I), Jul 3, 2010: Bell P39 (N6968), Tyler, TX, Minor damage. On Saturday July 3, 2010 at 1500L aircraft N6968 (Bell P-39) departed san marcos, TX airport enroute to Tyler Pounds Regional Airport positioning in for an…
- [Accident 20050417006219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050417006219A), Apr 17, 2005: Bell P39 (N6968), Fredricksburg, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On Monday April 17, 2005 N6968, a Bell aircobra was attempting to land a T82, Gillespie County Airport, Fredricksburg Texas. The aircraft touched down at…

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