# Brian Turner NORTHERN EXPLORER

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05634NZ
- Manufacturer (registry): BRIAN TURNER
- Model: NORTHERN EXPLORER
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · 4 cycle
- Seats: 3
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/brian-turner-northern-explorer

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.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (2)

- [N907BT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N907BT): [Kramer Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRAMER%20MICHAEL), [Talkeetna, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Talkeetna), built 2015, S/N 072515
- [N907KA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N907KA): [Teal LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEAL%20LLC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), S/N 053189

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 ANC25LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA106), Aug 6, 2025: Brian Turner Northern Explorer (N907BT), Delta Junction, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during landing, which resulted in an impact with trees.
- [NTSB ANC16CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA056), Aug 8, 2016: Brian Turner Northern Explorer (N907BT), Chickaloon, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20250905014489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250905014489A), Sep 5, 2025: Brian Turner NORTHERN EXPLORER (N907BT), Delta Junction, AK, Substantial damage. While attempting to land at an off-airport airstrip, the pilot struck a tree with the left wing of the aircraft on approach to the landing area
- [Accident 20160807023979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160807023979A), Aug 7, 2016: 2015 Brian Turner NORTHERN EXPLORER (N907BT), Chickaloon, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot stated while "buzzing" a potential landing strip, on the second go-around aircraft experienced caburator ice and he made a forced landing on a…

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.