# Cortesy John AIRBORNE EDGE-X

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05901E0
- Manufacturer (registry): CORTESY JOHN
- Model: AIRBORNE EDGE-X
- Aircraft type: Weight-shift-control
- Engines: 1 · 2 cycle
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Light sport
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cortesy-john-airborne-edge-x

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 DFW08CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA150), May 21, 2008: Cortesy, John E Airborne Edge-X (N8072S), San Juan Pueblo, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

## 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 20080520838279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080520838279A), May 20, 2008: Airbau EDGEX (N8072S), Espanola, NM, Substantial damage. (-23) At approximately 2036 MDT on may 20, 2008, N8072S, an airborne edge experimental aircraft flown by the owner, a certified sport pilot, experienced…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Carie Andrew A AIRBORNE EDGE X](https://openairdocs.org/model/carie-andrew-a-airborne-edge-x): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05901I4
- [Sullivan Robert N AIRBORNE EDGE X](https://openairdocs.org/model/sullivan-robert-n-airborne-edge-x): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05902BU
- [Accettola Frank T AIRBORNE EDGE X](https://openairdocs.org/model/accettola-frank-t-airborne-edge-x): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05902NT
- [Steven R Mcneese AIRBORNE EDGE X](https://openairdocs.org/model/steven-r-mcneese-airborne-edge-x): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056322K
- [Bopp Kevin F AIRBORNE EDGE X](https://openairdocs.org/model/bopp-kevin-f-airborne-edge-x): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 059020H
- [Hart Kenneth G AIRBORNE EDGE X](https://openairdocs.org/model/hart-kenneth-g-airborne-edge-x): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05903H9

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