# Craig Ellison BEARHAWK FOUR

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05643KJ
- Manufacturer (registry): CRAIG ELLISON
- Model: BEARHAWK FOUR
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/craig-ellison-bearhawk-four

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 (1)

- [N953CN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N953CN): [Ellison Craig](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELLISON%20CRAIG), [Sandpoint, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Sandpoint), built 2026, S/N 443-87/88

## 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 WPR26LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA185), May 13, 2026: Craig Ellison Bearhawk Four (N953CN), Sandpoint, ID, substantial damage, investigation ongoing

## 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 20260512005569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260512005569A), May 12, 2026: Craig Ellison BEARHAWK FOUR (N953CN), Sandpoint, ID, Substantial damage. Right hand main landing gear brake malfunctioned (locked up), resulting in aircraft completely turning over (nose over) on landing roll out, coming to rest on…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [David Papst BEARHAWK FOUR](https://openairdocs.org/model/david-papst-bearhawk-four): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05642TT
- [Cerretani Casey C BEARHAWK FOUR](https://openairdocs.org/model/cerretani-casey-c-bearhawk-four): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05643BD
- [Jordon Parrish Hankins BEARHAWK FOUR](https://openairdocs.org/model/jordon-parrish-hankins-bearhawk-four): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05643KA

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