# Christopher P Gage SHORTFIELD EXPLORER

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05638L1
- Manufacturer (registry): CHRISTOPHER P GAGE
- Model: SHORTFIELD EXPLORER
- 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: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/christopher-p-gage-shortfield-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)

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## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N141E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N141E): [Gage Christopher P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAGE%20CHRISTOPHER%20P), [Coeur D Alene, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Coeur%20D%20Alene), built 2020, S/N 001

## 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 WPR22LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA104), Feb 18, 2022: Christopher P Gage Shortfield Explorer (N141E), Coeur d'Alene, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare which, resulted in a bounced landing, loss of airplane control and subsequent nose over.

## 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 20220218002109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220218002109A), Feb 18, 2022: Christopher P Gage SHORTFIELD EXPLORER (N141E), Hayden, ID, Substantial damage. During landing practice at kcoe, the pilot was performing a wheel landing (conventional gear-type aircraft), ballooned, and attempted to force the aircraft to…

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