# Davis Gilbert E STARSHIP ALPHA

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05613GU
- Manufacturer (registry): DAVIS GILBERT E
- Model: STARSHIP ALPHA
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/davis-gilbert-e-starship-alpha

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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None matched.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 SEA89LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA083), May 9, 1989: Davis Starship Alpha (N5531N), Star, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER DRIVE BELT (STRIPPED TEETH). CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: STRONG/GUSTY WINDS AND THE HILLY TERRAIN.
- [NTSB SEA87LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA146), Jul 24, 1987: Davis Starship Alpha (N5531N), Burley, ID, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 19890509034209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890509034209A), May 9, 1989: Amtrds ALPHA (N5531N), Star, ID, Substantial damage. Propeller drive belt teeth stripped causing loss of thrust. Impacted rough terrain trying to make a private airport
- [Accident 19870724045199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870724045199A), Jul 24, 1987: Amtrds ALPHA (N5531N), Burley, ID, Substantial damage. Loss of power on climbout. Forced landing in a river with gear down. Improper air cleaner cover a suspect.
- [Incident 19870607047829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870607047829I), Jun 7, 1987: Amtrds ALPHA (N5531N), Burley, ID, Minor damage. Aborted takeoff when heavy rain destroyed his lift or overgrossed his aircraft. Departed runway end.

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