# Bird CK

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 6840112, 6840111
- Manufacturer (registry): BIRD · BIRD AIRCRAFT CORP
- Model: CK
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engines: 1
- Seats: 3
- Registered aircraft: 7
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bird-ck

## ADs that may apply

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (4)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR20LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA309), Sep 11, 2020: Bird CK (N933V), Enterprise, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA10LA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA458), Aug 31, 2010: Bird CK (N765N), Eagles Mere, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of degradation of the fuel tank coating which blocked the fuel supply.
- [NTSB NYC02LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA148), Jul 28, 2002: Bird CK (N99754), Harrisonburg, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to perform a 180-degree turn with insufficient altitude remaining after experiencing a total loss of power. A factor related to the accident was the inadequate alignment…
- [NTSB SEA66D0119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66D0119), Sep 11, 1965: Bird CK (N765N), Notus, ID, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20200910014359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200910014359A), Sep 10, 2020: Bird CK (N933V), Enterprise, OR, Substantial damage. Pilot added power to straighten out the aircraft due to not being aligned with the center line of the runway. Adding power caused the engine to sputter and…
- [Accident 20100831045969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100831045969A), Aug 31, 2010: Bird CK (N765N), Eagles Mere, PA, Substantial damage. During take off climb at 200 feet AGL the pilot experienced an engine failure. A forced, on airport, landing was made. Before touching down, the aircraft…
- [Accident 20020728037849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020728037849A), Jul 28, 2002: Perth BIRDCK (N99754), Staunton-Waynes, VA, Substantial damage. (-23) At 1910 local, July 28, 2002, at Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, a bird ck (antique biplane) NC99754, struck two aircraft which were both tied down…

## Complete lists

- aircraft: 7, https://openairdocs.org/model/bird-ck/aircraft
- incidents: 3, https://openairdocs.org/model/bird-ck/incidents

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