- Manufacturer (registry)
- BOWERS FLY BABY
- Model
- 1-A
- Registry code
- 14121LB
- Registered
- 8 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats
- 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed
- 112 mph
- Certification
- Not type certificated
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.
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Aircraft by year built · 27
| 1963 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 4 |
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 3 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1969 | 4 |
| 1970 | 2 |
| 1971 | 4 |
| 1972 | 4 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
No ADs matched this model
Registered aircraft · 8
N1340Barfield Richard L · Chester, VAN2984Long Robert D · Kinston, NCN30070Registration Pending · Owatonna, MNRegistration pendingN3598GLindsey Harold D · Wichita Falls, TXN422ASherburne Asher J · Redlands, CAN4629TLovley Forrest T · Jordan, MNN59356Fouts Jimmie R · Fort Valley, GAN709ARasch Bernard A · Benton City, WA
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('14121LB')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('14121LB')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 8
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB WPR12LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBowers Fly Baby 1-A · Fallbrook, CAThe pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA12LA141Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBowers Fly Baby 1-A · Jefferson, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Also causal was the partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the improper installation of a magneto. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB MKC89DCG01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportGrigg/Bowers Flybaby · West Plains, MOImproper preflight planning by the pilot and his failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall as he was attempting to avoid a power transmission line. Factors related to the accident were: rising terrain, tall grass, tailwind, and the…NTSB LAX87DVM02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBowers Flybaby 1A · San Luis Obispo, CADuring a pleasure flt in an experimental acft, during the takeoff roll, the eng sputtered, however, the plt continued the flt. After takeoff at aprx 30 ft the eng sputtered again. The plt made a sharp 45 deg turn which put him on downwind, however, the acft…NTSB SEA74FTA18Accident · 1 fatalClosedFly Baby Huey · Colstrip, MTNTSB MKC73DCD16Accident · No injuriesClosedBowers Fly Baby · Osage, IANTSB FTW71FPM29Accident · 1 fatalClosedFly Baby 1-14 · Durant, OKNTSB LAX66F0194Accident · No injuriesClosedBowers 2A · Chino, CA
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('14121LB')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('14121LB')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 8
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20120304004829ABowers Fly Baby 1-A · Fallbrook, CAOn March 4, 2012, at 0852 pacific standard time, a Bowers Fly Baby 1-A, N41017, veered off runway 18 and collided with a hangar at Fallbrook Community Airpark, Fallbrook, California. The pilot operated the airplane under the provisions of title 14 code of…Accident 20120108000499ABowers Fly Baby 1-A · Jefferson, GAAircraft N4626 an experimental amateur built "Bowers Fly Baby" serial number 71-28 crashed on take off at airport 19A in Jackson Georgia. Witnesses place the aircraft flying the pattern 30 minutes prior to the accident practicing touch and goes on runway 35.…Incident 20090702014339IBowers 1A · Riverside, CA(-23) Pilot stated he lost power on final approach and landed short of runway 27 at ral.Incident 19960726033659IAmtrbw FLYBABY1 · Princeton, MNNarrative: dean griswold phoned in to say that just as he was touching down on runway at pcn he observed an airplane landing the opposite direction. As he swerved abruptly off runway the wing hit a runway light and the fabric was torn. Elroy berg said that…Incident 19950609016279IAmtrbw FLYBABY1 · Doylestown, PANarrative: this was the first flight of the year for pilot/owner of experimental aircraft. He was airborne for approximately 20 minutes when aircraft engine began to run rough and then quit. Aircraft crashed short of runway 23 and damaged propellor and…Accident 19890507015749AAmtrbw FLYBABY1 · West Plains, MOLanded to adjust carburetor in a field with tall grass. Takeoff impeded but lifted off and stalled avoiding wires.Incident 19880911055299IAmtrbw FLYBABY1 · Lumberton, NJAircraft became airborne during taxi test by student pilot. Aircraft awaiting airworthiness certificate.Accident 19870331007919AAmtrbw FLYBABY1 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe engine lost power on downwind leg. The aircraft entered a spin and hit the ground. Suspect fuel exhaustion.
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('14121LB')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('14121LB')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports
No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.
The same model under other registry codes
Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.
Fly Baby 1-A7 registered aircraftStephens Special 1A1 registered aircraftEaglet 1A1 registered aircraftHarbin Bowers Fly Baby 1A1 registered aircraftJames M Parks 1A1 registered aircraftBoeing 1A1 registered aircraftJones 1A1 registered aircraftHarper-Bowers Fly Baby 1A1 registered aircraftStabler-Bowers Fly Baby 1-A1 registered aircraftCorbin-Fly Baby 1-A1 registered aircraftGuyton-Bowers Fly-Baby 1A1 registered aircraftMeznarsic-Bowers Flybaby 1A1 registered aircraft
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
WHERE m.match_key = '1A' AND m.code NOT IN ('14121LB')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
WHERE m.match_key = '1A' AND m.code NOT IN ('14121LB')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.