# Bessler Duane Lynn SAVANNAH

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05617BF
- Manufacturer (registry): BESSLER DUANE LYNN
- Model: SAVANNAH
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bessler-duane-lynn-savannah

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 (1)

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 WPR26LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA041), Nov 7, 2025: Bessler Duane Lynn Savannah (N358D), Pacific, WA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing

## 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 20251107017289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251107017289A), Nov 7, 2025: Bessler Duane Lynn SAVANNAH (N358D), Pacific, WA, Substantial damage. On November 7, 2025, N358-D while in cruise flight experienced a propeller separation from the aircraft during cruise flight. As a result, the pilot conducted…
- [Incident 20160402000399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160402000399I), Apr 2, 2016: Bessler Duane Lynn SAVANNAH (N358D), Yakima, WA, Minor damage. Aircraft was returning from a local flight to a nearby lake. Pilot neglected to lower landing gear and landed on rwy 27 gear up.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Skykits USA SAVANNAH](https://openairdocs.org/model/skykits-usa-savannah): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 060002P
- [Magrini William J SAVANNAH](https://openairdocs.org/model/magrini-william-j-savannah): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617DQ
- [Baker Michael J SAVANNAH](https://openairdocs.org/model/baker-michael-j-savannah): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617UA
- [Johnson Darrell S SAVANNAH](https://openairdocs.org/model/johnson-darrell-s-savannah): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056193G
- [Vogel Walter SAVANNAH](https://openairdocs.org/model/vogel-walter-savannah): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05622T1
- [Michael Vernon SAVANNAH](https://openairdocs.org/model/michael-vernon-savannah): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056239I
- [Haag William F JR SAVANNAH](https://openairdocs.org/model/haag-william-f-jr-savannah): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05624X8
- [Baxter James M SAVANNAH](https://openairdocs.org/model/baxter-james-m-savannah): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05633V3
- [Baker John E SAVANNAH](https://openairdocs.org/model/baker-john-e-savannah): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05634HS
- [ICP Sri Italy SAVANNAH](https://openairdocs.org/model/icp-sri-italy-savannah): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0590152
- [Magrini William J SAVANNAH](https://openairdocs.org/model/magrini-william-j-savannah): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0561494
- [Roy Roger J SAVANNAH](https://openairdocs.org/model/roy-roger-j-savannah): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056150A

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