# Bracken Charles O CB540

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05606UT
- Manufacturer (registry): BRACKEN CHARLES O
- Model: CB540
- 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/bracken-charles-o-cb540

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)

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## 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 CHI04CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA159), Jun 19, 2004: Bracken CB540 (N5439N), Lapeer, MI, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control due to an undetermined flight control system malfunction. Contributing factors to the accident were the wires and trees.

## 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 20040619013349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040619013349A), Jun 19, 2004: Amtr BERKUTCB540 (N5439N), Lapeer, MI, Destroyed. (-23) Pilot stated that he was experiencing roll problems (left wing heavy) and decided to land at Lapeer airport, D95 to investigate. While following a slower…
- [Incident 20010723030349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010723030349I), Jul 23, 2001: Amtr BERKUTCB540 (N5439N), Chicago/Aurora, IL, Minor damage. (-23) Upon landing the main landing gear collapsed, the nose gear remained down and locked. Aircraft ran off the runway into grass, pilot was not injured.
- [Incident 20010318005039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010318005039I), Mar 18, 2001: Amtr BERKUTCB540 (N5439N), Pontiac, MI, Minor damage. (-23) Canopy latch failed in flight. Pilot landed without incident.

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