# Degraw Richard R DE BIRD

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05604ZQ
- Manufacturer (registry): DEGRAW RICHARD R
- Model: DE BIRD
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/degraw-richard-r-de-bird

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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## 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 CEN24FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA298), Aug 4, 2024: DeGraw DeBird (N140DG), Napoleon, MI, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Separation of the gyroplane’s tail due to main rotor blade contact for reasons that could not be determined.

## 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 20240803013219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240803013219A), Aug 3, 2024: Degraw Richard R DE BIRD (N140DG), Napoleon, MI, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Aircraft departed from the aircraft [privacy data omitted] private strip on northwest heading. During initial climb, aircraft began left turn and crashed into…

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