- Manufacturer (registry)
- BENSEN
- Model
- B-8M
- Registry code
- 1300516
- Registered
- 4 aircraft
- Type
- Gyroplane
- Engines
- 1 · 2 cycle
- Seats
- 1
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed
- 45 mph
- Certification
- Not type certificated
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.
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Aircraft by year built · 159
| 1957 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 |
| 1960 | 2 |
| 1961 | 1 |
| 1962 | 4 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1965 | 14 |
| 1966 | 19 |
| 1967 | 25 |
| 1968 | 25 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 4 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 4 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 4 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
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 · 4
N1859Grumette Steve · Oak View, CAN4938Johnston Stephen P · Hawley, MNN6220Herron Ronald L · Mayflower, ARN7195Doers Douglas A · Franklin, WI
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1300516')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1300516')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 47
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 4 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB FTW86FRG26Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBenson B-8M · New Braunfels, TXThe acft crashed out of control after the eng stopped during a landing approach, the acft had almost completed the 1st pattern around the field when the eng stopped. Investigation revealed a 1/4 inch nylon rope wrapped and tied around the rotor blade about 30…NTSB SEA83LA158Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBensen B8M · Wenatchee, WAReportedly, the plt had received 7 hrs of dual instruction in the benson gyrocopter. He had been observed taxiing the acft on an unused portion of the arpt during the winter months of 1982 & 1983. However, no flts were observed & the student plt had no…NTSB ATL83LA264Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBensen B8M · Somerville, TNThe acft crashed during takeoff while on a pleasure flight. A witness stated that he saw the acft take off and climb outat a gradual climb to about 100 ft and then start a gradual descent to about 30 ft. at which time the acft nosed over and went almost…
See all 47 investigationsQuery with SQL
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 ('1300516')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('1300516')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 11
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Incident 20110128002939IBensen B-8M · Sugarland, TXThe pilot landed with the gear retracted. The pilot admitted that while on final he got distracted and failed to extend the landing gear. He was the only occupant and did not suffer any injuries. The underside of the aircraft had minimal damage to include…Incident 19870319029579IAmtrbx BENSENB8M · Hazleton, PARan out of fuel flying low over trees on the airport. Struck trees on the forced landing. Mental problem reportedAccident 19860610027169AAmtrbx BENSENB8M · New Braunfels, TXImpacted ground and burned after engine quit on a test flight. Found a tie down rope wrapped around rotor blade.Accident 19830723035149AAmtrbx BENSENB8M · Wenatchee, WAStudent pilot did not maintain forward speed and subsequently lost rotor RPM causing crash.Accident 19830709029749AAmtrbx BENSENB8M · Somerville, TNCarb air filter came off and splintered prop. Vibration caused main frame to fold up putting pilot into prop.Accident 19820704032889AAmtrbx BENSENB8M · Kankakee, ILGyroplane began porpoising on first flight. Unloaded rotors struck the propeller. Autogyro dived to the ground.Accident 19810905055849AAmtrbx BENSENB8M · Lancaster, SCGyroplane crashed during attempted emergency landing when engine quit during test flight.Accident 19800928048519AAmtrbx BENSENB8M · St Joseph, ILLeft landing gear support bar failed during takeoff roll. Gyroplane rolled left. Rotors hit ground.Incident 19800802068509IAmtrbx BENSEN8M · Norwood, MAGyrocopter crashed after attempting downwind takeoff.Accident 19800323011699AAmtrbx BENSEN8M · Selma, ALBuzzed area made sharp turn at low altitude. Lost control. Crashed. Alcohol involved.Accident 19790610012589AAmtrbx BENSENB8M · Johnstown, OHAcft rolled over and crashed while circling airport. Pilot inexperienced and not rated in type.
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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 ('1300516')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('1300516')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
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.
Bradford C Heinitz B8M1 registered aircraftBurgess Timothy F B8M1 registered aircraftBauder James B8-M1 registered aircraftEdwards B-8M1 registered aircraftManning-Bensen B-8M1 registered aircraftBensen-Werts B-8M1 registered aircraftBerry B-8M1 registered aircraftMoore B-8M1 registered aircraftGrigsby B-8M1 registered aircraftOneal Michael B-8M1 registered aircraftSmith Silas F B-8M1 registered aircraftTindal David C B 8M1 registered aircraft
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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 = 'B8M' AND m.code NOT IN ('1300516')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 = 'B8M' AND m.code NOT IN ('1300516')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.