# Buhl LA-1 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1651002 - Manufacturer (registry): BUHL - Model: LA-1 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 78 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 12 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/buhl-la-1 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 (12) - [N102BL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N102BL): [Weeks Kermit A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEEKS%20KERMIT%20A), [Polk City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Polk%20City), S/N 102 - [N11162](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11162): [Tymczyszyn William P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TYMCZYSZYN%20WILLIAM%20P), [Torrance, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Torrance), built 1931, S/N 103 - [N12103](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12103): [Jones Donald T Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20DONALD%20T%20JR), [Yona, GU](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GU/Yona), built 1931, S/N 192 - [N320Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N320Y): [Lootens Charles W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOOTENS%20CHARLES%20W), [Mansfield, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Mansfield), built 1931, S/N 108 - [N348Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N348Y): [Bowe Walter C Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWE%20WALTER%20C%20TRUSTEE), [Sonoma, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sonoma), built 1933, S/N 137 - [N350Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N350Y): [Kiceniuk Taras Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KICENIUK%20TARAS%20JR), [Santa Paula, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Paula), built 1931, S/N 139 - [N352Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N352Y): [Evers Melvin D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EVERS%20MELVIN%20D), [Elmira, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Elmira), built 1931, S/N 141 - [N353Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N353Y): [Johnson Ronald D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20RONALD%20D), [Rockford, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Rockford), built 1931, S/N 142 - [N365Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N365Y): [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 1931, S/N 154 - [N368Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N368Y): [Goebel William R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOEBEL%20WILLIAM%20R), [Rhome, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Rhome), built 1931, S/N 157 - [N383Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N383Y): [Goebel William R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOEBEL%20WILLIAM%20R), [Rhome, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Rhome), built 1931, S/N 172 - [N392Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N392Y): [Morozowsky John S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOROZOWSKY%20JOHN%20S), [Zanesville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Zanesville), built 1931, S/N 181 ## NTSB investigations (4) 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 WPR15LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA156), May 3, 2015: Buhl LA 1 (N352Y), Cottage Grove, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power on downwind for landing due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing. - [NTSB MIA87LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA010), Oct 16, 1986: Buhl LA-1 (N320Y), Belleview, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA78FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FA031), May 21, 1978: Buhl Acft LA1 (N12106), Kimberly, ID, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW76FPG71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPG71), Jun 27, 1976: Buhl LA-1 (N368Y), Jacksonville, AR, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (4) 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 20150503006479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150503006479A), May 3, 2015: Buhl LA-1 (N352Y), Cottage Grove, OR, Substantial damage. A complete restoration had just been finished and although the pilot stated he had not intended to fly the aircraft but was merely performing a high speed taxi… - [Accident 19861016079339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861016079339A), Oct 16, 1986: Buhl LA1 (N320Y), Belleview, FL, Substantial damage. The aircraft landed hard after the engine lost power on takeoff. The pilot pulled up steeply which cut off fuel flow - [Accident 19780521016059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780521016059A), May 21, 1978: Buhl LA1 (N12106), Kimberly, ID, Destroyed. Air speed was removed from panel. Plt was simulating ag opns. - [Accident 19760627019089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760627019089A), Jun 27, 1976: Buhl LA1 (N368Y), Jacksonville, AR, Substantial damage. Fuel starvation due steep turn at low alt. Pilot was aware of cond sump unported. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Long LA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/long-la-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601SA --- 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.