# Bolkow PHOEBUS C

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1403014
- Manufacturer (registry): BOLKOW
- Model: PHOEBUS C
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 60 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS G16EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G16EU) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
- Registered aircraft: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bolkow-phoebus-c

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.

- [AD 70-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-21-03): Chute Coupling · Entwicklungsgemeinschaft Sport- und Segelflug Phoebus A1, Phoebus B1 and Phoebus C. Effective Nov 5, 1970

## Registered aircraft (3)

- [N121TT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N121TT): [Mahony John P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAHONY%20JOHN%20P), [Ballston Spa, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Ballston%20Spa), built 1968, S/N 819
- [N1770](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1770): [Olson Lewis R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLSON%20LEWIS%20R), [Corning, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Corning), built 1969, S/N 865
- [N771Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N771Z): [Michael Matthew C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MICHAEL%20MATTHEW%20C), [Ames, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Ames), S/N 859

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 LAX95LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA197), May 20, 1995: Bölkow Phoebus C (N1379), Helendale, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's selection of a downwind landing and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors in the accident were the inaccurate wind information provided by his ground crew which led…
- [NTSB LAX82DA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA123), Mar 22, 1982: Bölkow Phoebus C (N5701), Livermore, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74DXQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DXQ05), Aug 9, 1973: Entwicklung Phoebs (N5701), Tahoe, CA, 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, 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 19950520013829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950520013829A), May 20, 1995: Entwic PHOEBUSC (N1379), Helendale, CA, Substantial damage. Ran out of lift on cross country. Landed uphill downwind. Overshot landing area. Ground crew adivsed wrong wind.
- [Accident 19820321007449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820321007449A), Mar 21, 1982: Entwic PHOEBUSC (N5701), Livermore, CA, Substantial damage. Glider could not reach airport. Pilot selected plowed field and substantial damage occurred during landing.
- [Accident 19730809028889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730809028889A), Aug 9, 1973: Entwic PHOEBUSC (N5701), Tahoe, CA, Substantial damage. Released tow on t/o run. Hit tar pot.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Entwicklungsgemeinschaft PHOEBUS C](https://openairdocs.org/model/entwicklungsgemeinschaft-phoebus-c): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 3321210
- [Waggon UND Maschinenbau PHOEBUS C](https://openairdocs.org/model/waggon-und-maschinenbau-phoebus-c): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 9620212

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