# Burton CAVALIER MODEL 2

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0562096
- Manufacturer (registry): BURTON
- Model: CAVALIER MODEL 2
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 85 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/burton-cavalier-model-2

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 SEA90FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA047), Feb 27, 1990: Burton Cavalier Model 2 (N7131), Grants Pass, OR, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: FUEL EXHAUSTION WHICH RESULTED FROM THE PILOTS INTENTIONALLY OPERATING THE AIRCRAFT WITH A KNOWN DEFICIENCY. THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, RESULTING IN A STALL/SPIN AND UNCONTROLLED DESCENT.

## 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 19900226002879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900226002879A), Feb 26, 1990: Star CAVALIER (N7131), Grants Pass, OR, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Out of fuel on a low acrobatic flight,stalled and spun in. Had lost fuel cap. Taped opening. Tape came off.
- [Incident 19890821057079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890821057079I), Aug 21, 1989: Amtrks CAVALIER102 (N7131), Grants Pass, OR, Minor damage. Right gear collapsed on landing rollout. No cause given.
- [Incident 19801006073099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801006073099I), Oct 6, 1980: Amtrks CAVALIER102 (N7131), Twin Falls, ID, Minor damage. Unable to extend gear for landing due to jammed linkage to gear doors.
- [Incident 19790311011349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790311011349I), Mar 11, 1979: Amtrks CAVALIER102 (N7131), Klamath Falls, OR, Minor damage. Weld in actuator arm crystalized and broke. Unable to extend landing gear, made belly landing on foam.

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