# Brunner-Winkle BIRD A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1530100
- Manufacturer (registry): BRUNNER-WINKLE
- Model: BIRD A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 3
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/brunner-winkle-bird-a

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 (3)

- [N15641](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15641): [Hurdle Jack M II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HURDLE%20JACK%20M%20II), [Senoia, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Senoia), built 1935, S/N 1000
- [N787Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N787Y): [Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ANTIQUE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20AUTOMOBILE%20MUSEUM), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1929, S/N 1067
- [N85NR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N85NR): [Anderson Mark A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20MARK%20A), [Bates City, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Bates%20City), S/N 1040

## 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 ERA25LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA055), Nov 17, 2024: Brunner-Winkle Bird A (N15641), Senoia, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and landing gear collapse.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 20241117021929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241117021929A), Nov 17, 2024: Brunner-Winkle BIRD A (N15641), Senoia, GA, Substantial damage. Hard landing resulting in left gear collapse. Substiantial damage to left lower wing. Gear strut dug into grass strip causing aircraft to pivot on nose…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Perth Amboy BIRD A](https://openairdocs.org/model/perth-amboy-bird-a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 6840122

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