# Gerald Nelson NELSON SPECIAL

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05638SB
- Manufacturer (registry): GERALD NELSON
- Model: NELSON SPECIAL
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/gerald-nelson-nelson-special

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)

- [N873YD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N873YD): [Nelson Gerald R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NELSON%20GERALD%20R), [Texarkana, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Texarkana), built 2021, S/N 1931

## 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 CEN25LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA190), May 29, 2025: Nelson Special (N873YD), Hope, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll.

## 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 20250529007679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250529007679A), May 29, 2025: Gerald Nelson NELSON SPECIAL (N873YD), Hope, AR, Substantial damage. The pilot completed a three-point landing at the intersection of ryws 4/22 and 16/34 while landing on rwy 16. Just after landing and at the beginning of the…

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