# Flying Cloud AL18

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05641E1
- Manufacturer (registry): FLYING CLOUD AVIATION LLC
- Model: AL18
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · 4 cycle
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/flying-cloud-al18

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)

- [N859SS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N859SS): [Tlynk LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TLYNK%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 2022, S/N AL-366

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA25LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA374), Jun 7, 2025: Flying Cloud AL18 (N859SS), Ridgeland, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during 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; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20250607015549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250607015549A), Jun 7, 2025: Flying Cloud Aviation LLC AL18 (N859SS), Ridgeland, SC, Substantial damage. Departed private grass strip near foreman SC. Destination was Ridgeland (3J1). Everything went as normal during flight and on the final approach. However, upon…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [American Legend AL18](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-legend-al18): 48 registered aircraft, registry code 0600085
- [Kjdd Fly AL18](https://openairdocs.org/model/kjdd-fly-al18): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 056388C
- [Darin Hart AL18](https://openairdocs.org/model/darin-hart-al18): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05638GV
- [Wayne AL18](https://openairdocs.org/model/wayne-al18): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05640R0
- [Brown Construction AL18](https://openairdocs.org/model/brown-construction-al18): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05642FF
- [Aaa AL18](https://openairdocs.org/model/aaa-al18): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05642J4
- [Chad Russell AL18](https://openairdocs.org/model/chad-russell-al18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05637VE
- [Anthony Kasabasich AL18](https://openairdocs.org/model/anthony-kasabasich-al18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05638U0
- [William N Wirth AL18](https://openairdocs.org/model/william-n-wirth-al18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0563932
- [William M Lemons AL18](https://openairdocs.org/model/william-m-lemons-al18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0563937
- [Peter Eisele AL18](https://openairdocs.org/model/peter-eisele-al18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05639E2
- [GMK Ventures AL18](https://openairdocs.org/model/gmk-ventures-al18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05639GV

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