# Davis Barry E PIETENPOL BIG PIET

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05628J6
- Manufacturer (registry): DAVIS BARRY E
- Model: PIETENPOL BIG PIET
- 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/davis-barry-e-pietenpol-big-piet

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)

- [N973BP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N973BP): [Clapp William M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLAPP%20WILLIAM%20M), [Valdosta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Valdosta), built 2009, S/N BP003

## 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 ERA19LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA228), Jul 16, 2019: Pietenpol BIG Piet (N973BP), Gainesboro, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: Separation of the spinner cap for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence, which resulted in contact and subsequent separation of the wooden propeller blade tip.

## 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 20190716005709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190716005709A), Jul 16, 2019: Davis Barry E PIETENPOL BIG PIET (N973BP), Gainesboro, TN, Substantial damage. While passing K1A7 (en route to airventure, oshkosh, WI) pilot felt abnormal airframe vibrations and attempted an emergency landing on runway 180. During turn…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Laird Bruce E JR PIETENPOL BIG PIET](https://openairdocs.org/model/laird-bruce-e-jr-pietenpol-big-piet): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05628J4
- [Howard Tom G PIETENPOL BIG PIET](https://openairdocs.org/model/howard-tom-g-pietenpol-big-piet): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05628J5
- [Metcalfe Frank A PIETENPOL BIG PIET](https://openairdocs.org/model/metcalfe-frank-a-pietenpol-big-piet): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05628J7
- [Annas Mike PIETENPOL BIG PIET](https://openairdocs.org/model/annas-mike-pietenpol-big-piet): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05628KB

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