# Bihn Edward J BIHN 500

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05605C3
- Manufacturer (registry): BIHN EDWARD J
- Model: BIHN 500
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bihn-edward-j-bihn-500

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## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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## Registered aircraft

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## 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 NYC98LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA049), Dec 19, 1997: Bihn Mini 500 (N727EB), Gettysburg, OH, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, followed by the main rotor striking the tailboom, which resulted in the separation of a main rotor blade.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 19971219039299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971219039299A), Dec 19, 1997: Amtr BIHN500 (N727EB), Gettysburg, OH, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Heard to throttle back level flight tail rose. Struck by main rotor. Fell to ground. Typical of abrupt cylic use. (.4)the homebuilt mini 500 helicopter was in…

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