# Dayton A Babcock STORM

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0563136
- Manufacturer (registry): DAYTON A BABCOCK
- Model: STORM
- Aircraft type: Weight-shift-control
- Engines: 1 · 4 cycle
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/dayton-a-babcock-storm

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 (2)

- [N493PB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N493PB): [Snyder Fred M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SNYDER%20FRED%20M), [Enoree, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Enoree), built 2013, S/N TTS59
- [N516VB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N516VB): [Curry Brian W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CURRY%20BRIAN%20W), [Fruitland Park, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fruitland%20Park), S/N TTS61

## 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 ERA16LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA305), Aug 20, 2016: Dayton A Babcock Storm (N516VB), Eustis, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning alternator, which precipitated the…
- [NTSB ERA15CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA118), Jan 2, 2015: Dayton A Babcock Storm (N516VB), Eustis, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate spacing from the preceding aircraft during a formation landing, resulting in an inadvertent "prop wash" encounter, loss of control, and impact with terrain.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20160820012109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160820012109A), Aug 20, 2016: Dayton A Babcock STORM (N516VB), Eustis, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot [privacy data omitted] ATP certificate #[privacy data omitted] on 8/20/16 at approximately 9AM departed X55 (mid Florida airport) and flew west…
- [Accident 20150102000479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150102000479A), Jan 2, 2015: Dayton A Babcock STORM (N516VB), Eustis, FL, Substantial damage. On January 2nd 2015 about 1730 local time, an experimental amateur built, weight shift control trike was substantially damaged during its flare maneuver at mid…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Trick Trikes STORM](https://openairdocs.org/model/trick-trikes-storm): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 059002A
- [Longfellow Thomas Bryan STORM](https://openairdocs.org/model/longfellow-thomas-bryan-storm): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05636T8
- [Linares Luis E STORM](https://openairdocs.org/model/linares-luis-e-storm): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05627T3
- [Cannon Robert M STORM](https://openairdocs.org/model/cannon-robert-m-storm): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05627WT
- [Dayton Babcock STORM](https://openairdocs.org/model/dayton-babcock-storm): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05634Q6

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