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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 9230102

Manufacturer (registry)
GLOBE
Model
GC-1A
Registry code
9230102
Registered
31 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
105 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-766
Holder
Swift Museum Foundation Inc.

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 · 117

1944Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 20

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

1996In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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Registered aircraft · 31

N10KSMorris Jerry M · Summerville, SCBuilt 1946 · S/N 388N131WBrown Jordan Ray · Center Point, INBuilt 1946 · S/N 359N33336Swift Museum Foundation Inc · Athens, TNBuilt 1945 · S/N 2
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NTSB investigations · 19

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

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 4 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN18LA012Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC 1A · Los Lunas, NMThe loss of directional control during takeoff and impact with a steel culvert.Oct 9, 2017 · N90365 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13FA032Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSwift Museum Foundation GC-1A · East Moriches, NYThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, while attempting a precautionary landing for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s pitch-up reaction to birds that took flight during his…Oct 20, 2012 · N80823 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05CA119Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Athens, TNThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Jun 19, 2005 · N10KS · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 11

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

Accident 20171009014509AGlobe GC-1A · Los Lunas, NMOn 9 October 2017, at approximately 1425 mountain daylight time, a Globe swift GC-1A airplane, N90365, impacted a steel culvert structure in an irrigation canal following an apparent loss of control during takeoff from the Mid Valley Airpark (E98), Los Lunas,…Oct 9, 2017 · N90365 · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 20121020024369AGlobe GC-1A · East Moriches, NYInvestigation revealed that left hand muffler appears to have become disconnected during climbout and was lying in lower cowling as evident of burning and imprint burned into composite. Pilot possibly was returning to airport of departure and lost control…Oct 20, 2012 · N80823 · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 20050619014879ASwftms GC1A · Athens, TN(-23) The pilot had not flown in 90 days. While attempting the first landing of this flight, the pilot stated that he flared too high, at an altitude now estimated to be 15 to 20 feet above the runway. When he was at an extremely slow airspeed, he lowered the…Jun 19, 2005 · N10KS · Substantial damageAccident 19970418006219ASwftms GC1A · Wilmington, OHCurred off runway into trees landing in quartering tailwind. Low time in type unfavorable wind factors. (-23) the accident flight was conducted under 14 CFR part 91. The flight was flown in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) and other then wind gusts from…Apr 18, 1997 · N80523 · Substantial damageIncident 19930710028349IUnivac GC1A · Davidsonville, MDA fuel system defect caused engine failure. Forced landing in farm field.Jul 10, 1993 · N80518Incident 19910606035429IUnivac GC1A · Camarillo, CAPilot manually extended gear but did not lock it. Gear collapsed on landing. Power lead chafed shorting gear motor.Jun 6, 1991 · N80505 · Minor damageAccident 19861115055632AUnivac GC1A · Corona, CAWas struck from above while on final by a stearman A75 that had made a steep tight final for the same runway.Nov 15, 1986 · N80579 · Substantial damageAccident 19831029056049AUnivac STCGC1 · Houston, TXForgot to extend the landing gear. Landed gear up. Aircraft was destroyed by post incident fire.Oct 29, 1983 · N90318 · DestroyedIncident 19810616041869IUnivac GC1A · Van Nuys, CAFerry flight for maintenance,pilot left gear down and pulled breakers. Put handel up inadvertently. Gear collapsed.Jun 16, 1981 · N90371 · Minor damageAccident 19790514034729AUnivac GC1A · Arcadia, FLWitnesses observed acft to buzz area, pull up in steep turn & stall. Impacted ground near vertical attitude.May 14, 1979 · N80894 · DestroyedAccident 19730331010059AUnivac GC1A · Flagstaff, AZBoth brakes locked for undet reason. No malfunction found.Mar 31, 1973 · N80877 · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 103

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.

STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.TCW Technologies, LLCSTC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light ControllerTCW Technologies, LLCSTC SA04837NYInstallation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lightsAeroLED's Holdings, LLC
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Temco GC-1A0 registered aircraftRegistry code 9230106
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