Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 3731200

Manufacturer (registry)
GAME COMPOSITES LLC
Model
GB1 GAMEBIRD
Registry code
3731200
Registered
104 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA00073CE
Holder
Game Composites LLC

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 114

2015Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 114 aircraft
20151
20181
201911
202010
202113
202219
202324
202417
202512
20266

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 104

See all 104 registered aircraft
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3731200')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 2

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('3731200')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 5

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20250712021412AGame Composites GB1 Gamebird · Tarkio, MODuring an attempted landing on runway 36, [privacy data omitted]was about to touchdown when it collided with [privacy data omitted], which had already landed and was on roll out. An aircraft on final behind [privacy data omitted], made an urgent radio call…Jul 12, 2025 · N588AF · Substantial damageAccident 20240704021379AGame Composites GB1 Gamebird · Palisades, IDThe aircraft took off from the Alpine airpark, Wyoming airport with another aircraft to enter and practice an aerobatic routine in an approved temporary aerobatic practice area. Both aircraft performed the routine with no issues. The second aircraft stayed in…Jul 4, 2024 · N786AE · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20220624011419IGame Composites GB1 Gamebird · Punta Gorda, FLOn June 24, 2022 at approximately 1215 EST a gamebird GB-1, [privacy data omitted]. Landed long on runway 33 and rolled off the end of the runway nosing over causing damaging the landing gear and propeller.Jun 24, 2022 · N69GZ · Minor damageAccident 20210929020729AGame Composites GB1 Gamebird · Green Cove Spri, FLN80GB lost its canopy during flight, leading to a subsequent and immediate emergency landing. The canopy also struck the tail of the aircraft after it came off, resulting in what the investigating inspector estimated as "substantial damage" to the airframe by…Sep 29, 2021 · N80GB · Substantial damageIncident 20200816013309IGame Composites GB1 Gamebird · Chino, CAPilot was performing landing and takeoff practice at Chino Airport runway 26L. On third landing, approximately 50? After touchdown, the tail wheel rubber separated from the aircraft leaving the rim in place. Aircraft was taxied off runway and parked with no…Aug 16, 2020 · N205R · Minor damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3731200')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 3

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3731200')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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PMA parts · 2

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT drs_guid, part_number, part_name, holder, pma_number, replaces_part, supplement_date, tcds_models
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_type_certificate_pma.parquet'
  WHERE tcds_number IN ('A00073CE')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['GB1 GameBird'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

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

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'GB1GAMEBIRD' AND m.code NOT IN ('3731200')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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