# Bensen B-8M

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1300516
- Manufacturer (registry): BENSEN
- Model: B-8M
- Aircraft type: Gyroplane
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · 2 cycle
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 45 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 4
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bensen-b-8m

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)

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None matched.

## Registered aircraft (4)

- [N1859](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1859): [Grumette Steve](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRUMETTE%20STEVE), [Oak View, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Oak%20View), built 1969, S/N 431-29856
- [N4938](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4938): [Johnston Stephen P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSTON%20STEPHEN%20P), [Hawley, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Hawley), built 1971, S/N 1
- [N6220](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6220): [Herron Ronald L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HERRON%20RONALD%20L), [Mayflower, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Mayflower), built 1970, S/N 2222VSB
- [N7195](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7195): [Doers Douglas A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOERS%20DOUGLAS%20A), [Franklin, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Franklin), built 1971, S/N D7471215

## NTSB investigations (47)

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 FTW86FRG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRG26), Jun 10, 1986: Benson B-8M (N632X), New Braunfels, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB SEA83LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA158), Jul 23, 1983: Bensen B8M (N2279C), Wenatchee, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB ATL83LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA264), Jul 9, 1983: Bensen B8M (N47BH), Somerville, TN, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI82FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA234), Jul 4, 1982: Goans G-5 (N59CG), Kankakee, IL, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ATL81FLG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FLG22), Sep 5, 1981: Bensen B8M (N4745S), Lancaster, SC, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80FEV40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEV40), Sep 28, 1980: Bensen B8M (N30087), St. Joseph, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80FKJ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FKJ27), Mar 23, 1980: Bensen BTS8-M (N554A), Selma, AL, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB FTW80FPM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FPM03), Nov 19, 1979: Benson B8M (N6933), Sand Springs, OK, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI79FEK15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEK15), Jun 10, 1979: Benson B8M (N4644), Johnstown, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76DVM38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVM38), May 15, 1976: Bensen B8M (N4672), Salinas, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FET08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FET08), Oct 3, 1974: Bensen B-8M (N9188), Roanoke, IN, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC74FGG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FGG09), Aug 12, 1973: Bensen B8 (N6394), Windsor, MO, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI72FEP50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEP50), Jun 27, 1972: Bensen B8M (N7195), Waterford, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72FHA37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FHA37), Apr 19, 1972: Bensen B-8M (N5779), Readington, NJ, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC72DAG99](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72DAG99), Mar 4, 1972: Bensen B8M (N574A), Palmer, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72DFJ22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72DFJ22), Oct 30, 1971: Bensen B8M (N4773G), Forestville, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72FPJ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FPJ16), Oct 4, 1971: Bensen B8M (N22HE), El Reno, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72DEP19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DEP19), Oct 2, 1971: Doers B8M (N7195), Tichigan, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72FEA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEA12), Sep 24, 1971: Wilson B8M (N4274), Columbus, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72FHM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FHM08), Sep 3, 1971: Bensen B8M (N2765), New Shrewsbury, NJ, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FEA39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FEA39), Jun 23, 1971: Bensen B8-M (N6661), Delphi, IN, destroyed
- [NTSB IAD71DIJ22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71DIJ22), May 16, 1971: Bensen B8M (N4682S), Hamlin, WV, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD71FIA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71FIA05), Jul 1, 1970: Bensen B-8M (N5310), Woodbridge, VA, destroyed
- [NTSB MKC70FDM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70FDM09), Jan 31, 1970: Bensen B-8M (N1802), Lake Elmo, MN, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN70F0150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70F0150), Oct 25, 1969: Bensen B-8M (N1598), Aurora, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70D0060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70D0060), Jun 28, 1969: Bensen B-8M (N8059R), W Lafayette, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70D0016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70D0016), May 18, 1969: Bensen B-8M (N1074), Brooksville, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC69D0130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC69D0130), Apr 4, 1969: Bensen B-8M (N1443), Eagle River, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69F0237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69F0237), Oct 21, 1968: Bensen B8-M (N1802), Anoka, MN, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC69F0242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69F0242), Sep 28, 1968: Bensen B8M (N8713R), Mickleton, NJ, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB NYC69F0180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69F0180), Sep 14, 1968: Bensen B8M (N2190), Bridgeton, NJ, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB DIA69F0008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69F0008), Jun 20, 1968: Bensen B-8M (N4210), West Point, VA, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB NYC68A0020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68A0020), Jul 27, 1967: Bensen B-8-M (N10030), Acworth, NH, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68A0013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68A0013), Jul 8, 1967: Bensen B8M (N1016), Slidell, LA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67A0125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67A0125), Jun 14, 1967: Bensen B-8M (N6931), Westland, MI, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MIA67A0128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67A0128), Jun 11, 1967: Bensen B-8-M (N1183), Naples, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67A0165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67A0165), May 21, 1967: Bensen B8M (N4773G), Silver Creek, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67A0100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67A0100), Apr 22, 1967: Bensen B-8M (N2257C), George Afb, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67A0135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67A0135), Apr 2, 1967: Bensen B-8-7 (N2191), Forty Fort, PA, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA67A0051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67A0051), Oct 22, 1966: Bensen B8M (N4683S), Morrisville, NC, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB SEA67A0030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67A0030), Sep 20, 1966: Bensen B8-M (N74115), Albany, OR, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA67A0018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67A0018), Aug 27, 1966: Bensen B8M (N68682), Richland, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67A0002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67A0002), Jul 4, 1966: Bensen B8M (N7500U), Indianapolis, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66A0116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66A0116), Apr 7, 1966: Bensen B8M (N4682S), Wilmington, NC, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0605](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0605), Nov 8, 1964: Benson Gyro D8M (N8759R), No Smithfield, RI, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3001), Jul 24, 1964: Bensen B8M (N4655T), Three Rivers, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2220), Jun 10, 1964: Benson B8M (N371Y), Manville, NJ, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (11)

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 20110128002939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110128002939I), Jan 28, 2011: Bensen B-8M (N5434), Sugarland, TX, Minor damage. The 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…
- [Incident 19870319029579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870319029579I), Mar 19, 1987: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N532Y), Hazleton, PA, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel flying low over trees on the airport. Struck trees on the forced landing. Mental problem reported
- [Accident 19860610027169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860610027169A), Jun 10, 1986: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N632X), New Braunfels, TX, Destroyed. Impacted ground and burned after engine quit on a test flight. Found a tie down rope wrapped around rotor blade.
- [Accident 19830723035149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830723035149A), Jul 23, 1983: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N2279C), Wenatchee, WA, Substantial damage. Student pilot did not maintain forward speed and subsequently lost rotor RPM causing crash.
- [Accident 19830709029749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830709029749A), Jul 9, 1983: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N47BH), Somerville, TN, Destroyed. Carb air filter came off and splintered prop. Vibration caused main frame to fold up putting pilot into prop.
- [Accident 19820704032889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820704032889A), Jul 4, 1982: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N59CG), Kankakee, IL, Destroyed. Gyroplane began porpoising on first flight. Unloaded rotors struck the propeller. Autogyro dived to the ground.
- [Accident 19810905055849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810905055849A), Sep 5, 1981: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N4745S), Lancaster, SC, Substantial damage. Gyroplane crashed during attempted emergency landing when engine quit during test flight.
- [Accident 19800928048519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800928048519A), Sep 28, 1980: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N30087), St Joseph, IL, Substantial damage. Left landing gear support bar failed during takeoff roll. Gyroplane rolled left. Rotors hit ground.
- [Incident 19800802068509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800802068509I), Aug 2, 1980: Amtrbx BENSEN8M (N45G), Norwood, MA, Minor damage. Gyrocopter crashed after attempting downwind takeoff.
- [Accident 19800323011699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800323011699A), Mar 23, 1980: Amtrbx BENSEN8M (N554A), Selma, AL, Destroyed. Buzzed area made sharp turn at low altitude. Lost control. Crashed. Alcohol involved.
- [Accident 19790610012589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790610012589A), Jun 10, 1979: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N4644), Johnstown, OH, Substantial damage. Acft rolled over and crashed while circling airport. Pilot inexperienced and not rated in type.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Bradford C Heinitz B8M](https://openairdocs.org/model/bradford-c-heinitz-b8m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05633XW
- [Burgess Timothy F B8M](https://openairdocs.org/model/burgess-timothy-f-b8m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05901JF
- [Bauder James B8-M](https://openairdocs.org/model/bauder-james-b8-m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 130051Z
- [Edwards B-8M](https://openairdocs.org/model/edwards-b-8m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1300724
- [Manning-Bensen B-8M](https://openairdocs.org/model/manning-bensen-b-8m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 130075A
- [Bensen-Werts B-8M](https://openairdocs.org/model/bensen-werts-b-8m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 13007ZZ
- [Berry B-8M](https://openairdocs.org/model/berry-b-8m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1300893
- [Moore B-8M](https://openairdocs.org/model/moore-b-8m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1302182
- [Grigsby B-8M](https://openairdocs.org/model/grigsby-b-8m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 13021C7
- [Oneal Michael B-8M](https://openairdocs.org/model/oneal-michael-b-8m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 13021GU
- [Smith Silas F B-8M](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-silas-f-b-8m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 13021HD
- [Tindal David C B 8M](https://openairdocs.org/model/tindal-david-c-b-8m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 13021JA

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