# Fetterman Lanny R FIRESTAR II

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 059008U
- Manufacturer (registry): FETTERMAN LANNY R
- Model: FIRESTAR II
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Light sport
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/fetterman-lanny-r-firestar-ii

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 ERA13LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA365), Aug 16, 2013: Fetterman Lanny R Firestar II (N598LF), Numidia, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A fatigue failure of the right main landing gear wheel axle attachment bracket, which resulted in a nose-over during a precautionary landing.

## 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 20130816016489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130816016489A), Aug 16, 2013: Fetterman Lanny R FIRESTAR II (N598LF), Numidia, PA, Substantial damage. Pilot in command contacted NTSB and FSDO directly to report event. After normal takeoff from 8PA0, at approximately 300 ft. AGL, pilot experienced engine RPM…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Kolb FIRESTAR II](https://openairdocs.org/model/kolb-firestar-ii): 8 registered aircraft, registry code 059010O
- [Kolb FIRESTAR II](https://openairdocs.org/model/kolb-firestar-ii): 6 registered aircraft, registry code 059014N
- [New Kolb FIRESTAR II](https://openairdocs.org/model/new-kolb-firestar-ii): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 05901SW
- [Harden Michael J FIRE STAR II](https://openairdocs.org/model/harden-michael-j-fire-star-ii): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606DS
- [Struthers Roger FIRESTAR II](https://openairdocs.org/model/struthers-roger-firestar-ii): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614HH
- [Martin Edward H FIRE STAR II](https://openairdocs.org/model/martin-edward-h-fire-star-ii): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056177R
- [Ramsey E C FIRESTAR II](https://openairdocs.org/model/ramsey-e-c-firestar-ii): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05624X2
- [Pirkle Anthony E FIRESTAR II](https://openairdocs.org/model/pirkle-anthony-e-firestar-ii): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056268N
- [Goracke Charles Ray FIRESTAR II (KOLB)](https://openairdocs.org/model/goracke-charles-ray-firestar-ii-kolb): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05626E3
- [Sieberts John FIRESTAR II](https://openairdocs.org/model/sieberts-john-firestar-ii): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05627UW
- [Uebbing Gerard FIRESTAR II](https://openairdocs.org/model/uebbing-gerard-firestar-ii): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05629EN
- [Manning Daniel E FIRESTAR II](https://openairdocs.org/model/manning-daniel-e-firestar-ii): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05639YG

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