# Bruns Vern STEPHENS AKRO

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05603UZ
- Manufacturer (registry): BRUNS VERN
- Model: STEPHENS AKRO
- 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/bruns-vern-stephens-akro

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

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 ANC97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA004), Oct 18, 1996: Burns Burn Experimental (N239AH), Sitka, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to follow the checklist and secure the cockpit door/canopy.

## 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 19961018033089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961018033089A), Oct 18, 1996: Amtr STEPHENSAKRO (N239AH), Sitka, AK, Substantial damage. Crashed on takeoff. (.4)the pilot stated that he was in a hurry, and was trying to complete his takeoff before the arrival of an inbound jet. He stated that he…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Zimmerman STEPHENS AKRO](https://openairdocs.org/model/zimmerman-stephens-akro): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05611D0
- [Mcnany STEPHENS AKRO](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcnany-stephens-akro): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0562036
- [Edminston Ray R STEPHENS AKRO](https://openairdocs.org/model/edminston-ray-r-stephens-akro): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0566227
- [Zimmerman Gerald M STEPHENS AKRO](https://openairdocs.org/model/zimmerman-gerald-m-stephens-akro): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0566229
- [Garrett STEPHENS AKRO](https://openairdocs.org/model/garrett-stephens-akro): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0562733
- [Wentworth STEPHENS-AKRO](https://openairdocs.org/model/wentworth-stephens-akro): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0566202
- [Barnett-Applegarth STEPHENS AKRO](https://openairdocs.org/model/barnett-applegarth-stephens-akro): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0566209

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