# Globe GC-1B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 9230104
- Manufacturer (registry): GLOBE
- Model: GC-1B
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 105 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-766](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-766) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Swift Museum Foundation Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 395
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/globe-gc-1b

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.

- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006
- [AD 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996
- [AD 64-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-05-06): Engine Mount · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1B. Effective Feb 27, 1964
- [AD 58-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-10-03): Landing Gear Stop Ring · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B
- [AD 56-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-16-04): Landing Gear Torque Knees · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B
- [AD 51-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-11-04): Landing Gear Rework · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B
- [AD 51-10-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-10-05): Fuselage Reinforcement Rework · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B
- [AD 51-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-08-03): Stabilizer Spar Attachment · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B
- [AD 51-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-02-02): Asbestos Cloth Removal · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B
- [AD 48-28-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-28-01): Fuselage Bulkhead Rework · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B
- [AD 47-25-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-25-07): Oil Radiator Outlet Sleeve · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B
- [AD 47-25-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-25-06): Carburetor Flexible Air Duct · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B
- [AD 47-06-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-06-06): Engine Breather Line · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B
- [AD 47-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-06-05): Battery Vent Plugs · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B
- [AD 47-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-06-04): Landing Gear Washers · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B
- [AD 47-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-06-03): Elevator Cable Collars · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B
- [AD 47-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-06-02): Landing Gear Retraction Placard · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B
- [AD 47-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-06-01): Main Landing Gear Retraction System · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B
- [AD 46-42-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-42-01): Cabin Heater Valve Replacement · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B
- [AD 46-33-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-33-02): Fuselage Bulkhead Flange Stiffener · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B
- [AD 46-23-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-23-04): Addition of Rivets in Wing Skin · Swift Museum Foundation GC-1A and GC-1B

## Information bulletins (advisory) (2)

- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [SAIB CE-08-34](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-08-34): Brake Pedal Link Rod. Issued Jul 15, 2008

## Registered aircraft (395, first 50)

- [N101R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101R): [Kettunen Alan C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KETTUNEN%20ALAN%20C), [Ashtabula, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Ashtabula), built 1946, S/N 2125
- [N102MM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N102MM): [Zahler Mitchell J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZAHLER%20MITCHELL%20J), [Stillwater, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Stillwater), S/N 71
- [N1043U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1043U): [Clinton Arlys L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLINTON%20ARLYS%20L), [Fair Oaks, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fair%20Oaks), built 1946, S/N 81
- [N10SS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10SS): [Shepherd William S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHEPHERD%20WILLIAM%20S), [Sequim, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Sequim), built 1946, S/N 203
- [N1117R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1117R): [Schmidt Gail](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHMIDT%20GAIL), [Florence, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Florence), S/N 2008
- [N1122W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1122W): [Wittman Dennis K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WITTMAN%20DENNIS%20K), [La Crescenta, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/La%20Crescenta), built 1946, S/N 1234
- [N11HF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11HF): [Bell Michael S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20MICHAEL%20S), [Trinity, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Trinity), built 1946, S/N 1191
- [N121HP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N121HP): [Pk Flyer LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PK%20FLYER%20LLC), [Lancaster, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lancaster), built 1956, S/N 3643
- [N157TC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N157TC): [Bengtson Todd D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENGTSON%20TODD%20D), [Tyler, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Tyler), built 1946, S/N 1101
- [N161S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N161S): [Reliant Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RELIANT%20AIR%20LLC), [Nashua, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Nashua), built 1946, S/N 1074
- [N17SY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17SY): [Seven Sierra Yankee LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEVEN%20SIERRA%20YANKEE%20LLC), [Monroeville, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Monroeville), built 1946, S/N 1277
- [N191K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N191K): [Budd William M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUDD%20WILLIAM%20M), [St Simons Island, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/St%20Simons%20Island), built 1946, S/N 252
- [N20E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20E): [Martin James P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20JAMES%20P), [Sioux City, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Sioux%20City), built 1946, S/N 1121
- [N210SX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N210SX): [Sims Stephen E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMS%20STEPHEN%20E), [Locust Grove, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Locust%20Grove), built 1946, S/N 394
- [N2115](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2115): [Welsh Christopher M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELSH%20CHRISTOPHER%20M), [Oxford, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Oxford), S/N 1152
- [N212TT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N212TT): [Taylor Thomas A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20THOMAS%20A), [Littleriver, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Littleriver), built 1946, S/N 1206
- [N217LP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N217LP): [Swift Museum Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWIFT%20MUSEUM%20FOUNDATION), [Athens, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Athens), built 1946, S/N 310
- [N21FA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21FA): [Nikodem James](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIKODEM%20JAMES), [Crystal Lake, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Crystal%20Lake), built 1950, S/N 3727
- [N2332B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2332B): [Bartholomew Don B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARTHOLOMEW%20DON%20B), [Gardnerville, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Gardnerville), built 1948, S/N 3632
- [N2334B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2334B): [N2334b LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N2334B%20LLC), [Omaha, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Omaha), built 1948, S/N 3634
- [N2361B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2361B): [Caudell Michael A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAUDELL%20MICHAEL%20A), [Cleveland, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Cleveland), built 1948, S/N 3661
- [N2365B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2365B): [Keller Baxter Benjamin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KELLER%20BAXTER%20BENJAMIN), [Madison, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Madison), built 1948, S/N 3665
- [N2369B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2369B): [Cc Motors LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CC%20MOTORS%20LLC), [Redding, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Redding), built 1948, S/N 3669
- [N2372B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2372B): [King Larry Joe](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING%20LARRY%20JOE), [Quanah, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Quanah), built 1948, S/N 3672
- [N2383B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2383B): [Art-Ticulate Tees LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ART-TICULATE%20TEES%20LLC), [Hazard, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Hazard), built 1948, S/N 3683
- [N2387B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2387B): [Macken Inc Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACKEN%20INC%20CORP), [Saint Paul, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Saint%20Paul), built 1948, S/N 3687
- [N2394B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2394B): [Sackett Dennis M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SACKETT%20DENNIS%20M), [Orangevale, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Orangevale), built 1948, S/N 3694
- [N2403B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2403B): [Dmm Airshows LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DMM%20AIRSHOWS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1949, S/N 3703
- [N2410B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2410B): [Miller Charles T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20CHARLES%20T), [Bynum, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bynum), built 1949, S/N 3710
- [N2432B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2432B): [Kuffel Florian L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KUFFEL%20FLORIAN%20L), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle), built 1950, S/N 3732
- [N2449B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2449B): [Holliday Mark E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLLIDAY%20MARK%20E), [Lake Elmo, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Lake%20Elmo), built 1950, S/N 3749
- [N2453B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2453B): [Walker Ray](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALKER%20RAY), [Sanger, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Sanger), S/N 3753
- [N24SE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24SE): [Bertus David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERTUS%20DAVID), [Coppell, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Coppell), built 1946, S/N 2151
- [N266JT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N266JT): [Cochran Keith W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COCHRAN%20KEITH%20W), [Long Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Long%20Beach), S/N 1154
- [N280VF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N280VF): [Kaczmarek Richard G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KACZMAREK%20RICHARD%20G), [Sandersville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Sandersville), built 1946, S/N 2260
- [N28AG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28AG): [Zahler Mitchell J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZAHLER%20MITCHELL%20J), [Stillwater, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Stillwater), built 1946, S/N 42
- [N2LM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2LM): [Collins Cody W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLLINS%20CODY%20W), [Palestine, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Palestine), S/N 2021
- [N30JW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30JW): [Little Colin J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LITTLE%20COLIN%20J), [Bidwell, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Bidwell), S/N 1022
- [N31W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31W): [Abell Alan R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABELL%20ALAN%20R), [Elgin, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Elgin), built 1946, S/N 408
- [N3200K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3200K): [Rock Jeffrey B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROCK%20JEFFREY%20B), [Fountain Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fountain%20Valley), built 1946, S/N 1193
- [N3202K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3202K): [Kennelly Kevin T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENNELLY%20KEVIN%20T), [Fort Lupton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Fort%20Lupton), built 1946, S/N 1195
- [N3207K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3207K): [Hull Bart D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HULL%20BART%20D), [Laveen, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Laveen), built 1946, S/N 1200
- [N3210K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3210K): [Burrous Peter M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURROUS%20PETER%20M), [Mount Pleasant, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Mount%20Pleasant), built 1946, S/N 1203
- [N3214K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3214K): [Gadis Anthony J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GADIS%20ANTHONY%20J), [Etiwanda, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Etiwanda), built 1946, S/N 1207
- [N3224K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3224K): [Boronkay Peter H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BORONKAY%20PETER%20H), [Rockwall, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Rockwall), built 1946, S/N 1217
- [N3230K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3230K): [Moore Michael C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOORE%20MICHAEL%20C), [Brooklyn, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Brooklyn), S/N 1223
- [N3232K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3232K): [Eastern Stearman Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTERN%20STEARMAN%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Leesburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Leesburg), built 1946, S/N 1225
- [N3235K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3235K): [Racoon Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RACOON%20AVIATION%20LLC), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1946, S/N 1228
- [N3240K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3240K): [Jester Andrew R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JESTER%20ANDREW%20R), [Santa Claus, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Santa%20Claus), built 1946, S/N 1233
- [N3242K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3242K): [Porter Thomas G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PORTER%20THOMAS%20G), [San Carlos, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Carlos), built 1946, S/N 1235

All 395: https://openairdocs.org/model/globe-gc-1b/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (304, newest 50)

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 WPR24FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA304), Sep 16, 2024: Globe Swift GC-1B (N78074), Minden, NV, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid the other airplane while operating in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB CEN24LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA256), Jul 5, 2024: Globe GC-1B (N80740), Lone Oak, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot having to take evasive action during the takeoff run to avoid another airplane being pushed onto the runway in front of him, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway and…
- [NTSB ERA24LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA298), Jun 25, 2024: Globe GC1B (N3301K), Peachtree City, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A right main landing gear collapse during landing.
- [NTSB CEN24FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA125), Mar 2, 2024: Globe GC-1B (N2387B), Afton, MN, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB WPR23LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA161), Apr 14, 2023: Globe GC-1B (N80922), Concord, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN22LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA180), Apr 14, 2022: Globe GC-1B (N78096), Huntsville, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA22LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA081), Dec 4, 2021: Globe GC-1B (N7824S), Bennettsville, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, resulting in a takeoff attempt from a grass parking area instead of the runway and subsequent impact with a pole.
- [NTSB CEN21LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA069), Nov 28, 2020: Globe GC1A (N3318K), Ottawa, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain attain proper pitch attitude of the airplane causing it to exceed its critical angle of attack, enter an aerodynamic stall, and subsequently impact terrain,…
- [NTSB ERA18TA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18TA222), Aug 17, 2018: Globe GC1B (N80932), Wellington, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a sticking intake valve on the No. 3 cylinder.
- [NTSB GAA18CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA183), Mar 27, 2018: Globe GC 1B (N78244), Fullerton, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll resulting impact with PAPI lighting.
- [NTSB ERA16LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA184), May 14, 2016: Globe GC 1B (N78193), Hedgesville, WV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when it encountered a wind gust during climbout.
- [NTSB CEN16LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA061), Dec 11, 2015: Globe GC 1B (N78067), Lake Elmo, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to the carburetor’s primary venturi, fuel nozzle, or both separating after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR14LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA284), Jul 5, 2014: Globe GC 1B (N3773K), Puyallup, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the exhaust assembly in the No. 3 cylinder for reasons that could not be determined due to the damage incurred to the fractured parts. Also causal to the accident was maintenance…
- [NTSB ERA13LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA264), Jun 1, 2013: Globe GC-1B (N3715K), Williamson, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to takeoff with a quartering tailwind at high density altitude, close to gross takeoff weight, on a short turf runway with trees at the departure end.
- [NTSB WPR13CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA240), May 19, 2013: Globe GC-1B (N3802K), Tucson, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB CEN12CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA075), Nov 19, 2011: Globe GC-1B (N80775), Denver, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a loose fuel line fitting.
- [NTSB ERA11LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA173), Feb 14, 2011: Globe GC-1B (N80741), Anderson, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN11LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA044), Oct 30, 2010: Globe GC-1B (N3249K), Grants, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA483), Sep 18, 2010: Globe GC-1B (N3348K), Clyo, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a proper aircraft pitch attitude during the takeoff roll, which allowed the tailwheel to contact the grass runway and increase drag on the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA10CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA243), Apr 26, 2010: Globe GC-1B (N191K), Carollton, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landings, resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB MIA08CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA008), Oct 21, 2007: Globe GC-1B (N80997), Edenton, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA07FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA208), Jul 21, 2007: Globe GC-1B (N3867K), Cottage Grove, OR, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The partial/momentary loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed while maneuvering following the…
- [NTSB MIA06LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA049), Jan 26, 2006: Globe GC-1B (N3292K), West Palm Beach, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power during descent due to an undetermined reason, which resulted in an off-airport forced landing and collision with a culvert.
- [NTSB MIA05LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA150), Aug 13, 2005: Globe GC-1B (N2219S), Vero Beach, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in the in-flight collision with trees during an emergency descent.
- [NTSB DFW05FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA204), Aug 6, 2005: Globe GC-1B (N3209K), Cypress, TX, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC04LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA193), Aug 14, 2004: Globe Swift GC-1B (N78176), Wolfeboro, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind condition. The windshear was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX04LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA166), Mar 18, 2004: Globe GC-1B (N369BZ), Placerville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: a loss of engine power due to an improperly sized and installed set of sealing gaskets in the gascolator, which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for…
- [NTSB ATL04CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA041), Nov 26, 2003: Globe Swift GC1B (N3210K), Southern Pines, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and the collapse of the landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL03LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA143), Sep 20, 2003: Globe GC-1B (N3721K), Summerville, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine # 6 connecting rod bearing. A factor was the collision with a gate.
- [NTSB SEA03LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA175), Aug 20, 2003: Globe GC-1B (N80978), Cottonwood, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were the updraft, the terrain drop-off, and…
- [NTSB LAX03FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA207), Jul 4, 2003: Globe GC-1B (N78053), Truckee, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: an in-flight loss of control due to the pilot's rotation to an excessive pitch up attitude after takeoff and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Factors in the…
- [NTSB FTW02LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA041), Nov 22, 2001: Globe GC-1B (N3209K), Marion, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadvertent stall during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane colliding with a fence and a tree. A contributing factor was his lack of experience in the make and…
- [NTSB ATL01LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA043), Apr 1, 2001: Globe GC1B (N78321), Cherry Point, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: Fatigue cracking of the propeller hub that resulted in the in-flight separation of a propeller blade.
- [NTSB LAX00LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA337), Sep 15, 2000: Globe GC-1B (N78053), Grass Valley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB LAX00LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA249), Jul 1, 2000: Globe GC-1B (N80710), Pacoima, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA046), Dec 18, 1999: Globe GC-1B (N80951), Edgewood, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a forced landing which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the failure of the engine driven fuel pump, the engine…
- [NTSB SEA99LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA128), Jul 24, 1999: Globe GC-1B (N80622), Spokane, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX99FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA162), Apr 25, 1999: Globe GC-1B (N80720), Trona, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while performing intentional low altitude passes over a campground.
- [NTSB FTW98LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA153), Mar 21, 1998: Globe GC-1B (N80556), Lancaster, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX98LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA034), Nov 8, 1997: Globe GC-1B (N3232K), Los Angeles, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control due to an inadvertent ground loop resulting from a deflated tire.
- [NTSB FTW97LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA168), Apr 28, 1997: Globe GC-1B (N80737), Gatesville, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: Inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX97LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA081), Dec 31, 1996: Globe GC-1B (N3325K), Jean, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of both pilots to maintain directional control of the aircraft, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor in the accident was the limited conventional gear…
- [NTSB SEA97LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA009), Oct 10, 1996: Globe GC-1B (N3228K), Caldwell, ID, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude to the runway, while on final approach to land. The sunglare was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96FA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA323), Aug 31, 1996: Globe GC-1B (N570SR), Hampshire, IL, minor damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: improper use of the mini-bike by the driver. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, the unlighted mini-bike, and insufficient standards required by the residents of the airstrip concerning…
- [NTSB MIA95LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA098), Apr 2, 1995: Globe GC-1B (N78055), Venice, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE GLOBE GC-1B (SWIFT) PILOT TO SEE THE PIPER PA-23 IN TIME TO AVOID A COLLISION, AND THE PIPER PA-23 PILOT'S DELAY IN INITIATING REMEDIAL ACTION TO AVOID THE COLLISION.
- [NTSB CHI95LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA112), Mar 13, 1995: Globe GC-1B (N78103), Norton, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: the reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined. The rough, uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX94LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA344), Aug 31, 1994: Globe GC-1B (N80642), Five Points, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and his failure to maintain the proper runway alignment.
- [NTSB MIA94LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA119), Apr 10, 1994: Globe 9C-1B (N78321), Okeechobee, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: BOTH PILOTS MISJUDGED THEIR CLEARANCE FROM EACH OTHER.
- [NTSB MIA94LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA119), Apr 10, 1994: Globe 9C-1B (N80949), Okeechobee, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: BOTH PILOTS MISJUDGED THEIR CLEARANCE FROM EACH OTHER.
- [NTSB DEN93FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA089), Jul 27, 1993: Globe GC-1B (N3783K), Durango, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S ENTRY INTO A BOX CANYON AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO CLEAR MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

All 304: https://openairdocs.org/model/globe-gc-1b/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (260, newest 50)

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.

- [Incident 20260119002302I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260119002302I), Jan 19, 2026: Globe GC-1B (N121HP), Torrance, CA, Substantial damage. On 20260119, at approximately 1840PST aircraft 1 landed at ktoa rwy 29L. The aircraft exited the runway at ‘d’ and continued in an eastward direction to taxi…
- [Incident 20250328002199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250328002199I), Mar 28, 2025: Globe GC-1B (N3796K), Fairhope, AL, Minor damage. [privacy data omitted] GC-1B, landed runway 19 and experienced a propeller strike.
- [Incident 20241218019409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241218019409I), Dec 18, 2024: Globe GC-1B (N853E), Caldwell, ID, Minor damage. On December 18, 2024, at approximately 1648 mountain standard time, [privacy data omitted] during a flight with 2 pilot occupants, pilot in command (PIC)…
- [Accident 20240916013452A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240916013452A), Sep 16, 2024: Globe GC-1B (N78074), Minden, NV, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Accident aircraft no.1 (AA1) was conducting pattern work on rwy 34 at kmev, utilizing a left traffic pattern. Accident aircraft no.2 (AA2) was inbound from the…
- [Accident 20240704021999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240704021999A), Jul 4, 2024: Globe GC-1B (N80740), Sherman, TX, Substantial damage. T47 aka finney field, is a private airstrip outside Sherman, TX. Property line lays next to hwy 82, which has a slightly higher elevation than the grass runway…
- [Accident 20240625021809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240625021809A), Jun 25, 2024: Globe GC-1B (N3301K), Peachtree City, GA, Substantial damage. Interview of the pilot: At approximately 1130 EDT, 25 June 2024, the PIC landed aircraft, swift GC-1B [privacy data omitted], on runway 31 at kffc, Falcon…
- [Incident 20240510004769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240510004769I), May 10, 2024: Globe GC-1B (N3283K), Independence, OR, Minor damage. Aircraft departed 7S5 on a local flight with only the pilot on board. Aircraft made landing and taxied off the runway onto the taxiway without any issues. At…
- [Accident 20240302002409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240302002409A), Mar 2, 2024: Globe GC-1B (N2387B), Afton, MN, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Description: on March 2, 2024, a Globe GC-1B was involved in an accident near Afton, Minnesota. Both occupants were fatally injured. The airframe impacted in a…
- [Incident 20231227022209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231227022209I), Dec 27, 2023: Globe GC-1B (N80909), Fort Myers, FL, Minor damage. A Globe GC-1B swift, VFR inbound to fmy from the northeast was told to enter the left downwind for runway five and report the midfield. The aircraft was…
- [Incident 20230815020519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230815020519I), Aug 15, 2023: Globe GC-1B (N80986), Louisville, KY, Minor damage. On augst 15,2023, at approximately 1650 EDT [privacy data omitted], a 1946 Globe GC1-1B, landed at Bowman Field (lou), kentucy on runway 24 and was taxiing…
- [Incident 20230225003049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230225003049I), Feb 25, 2023: Globe GC-1B (N80611), Sebring, FL, Minor damage. On February 25, 2023 at aproximately 0930 local time, private pilot certificate [privacy data omitted]made a hard landing in [privacy data omitted], a 1946…
- [Incident 20221204020589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221204020589I), Dec 4, 2022: Globe GC-1B (N3253K), Tampa, FL, Minor damage. [privacy data omitted] Landed at tpf (Peter o'Knight) on runway 04. Aircraft turned onto taxiway fox to alpha. On taxiway alpha right main landing gear…
- [Incident 20221025021859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221025021859I), Oct 25, 2022: Globe GC-1B (N3385K), Fulton, NY, Minor damage. On October 25, 2022 aircraft [privacy data omitted] made a gear-up landing at the oswego county airport (fzy). On October 26, 2022 an inspector traveled to fzy…
- [Accident 20220414008699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220414008699A), Apr 14, 2022: Globe GC-1B (N78096), Huntsville, TX, Substantial damage. This airplane has a fuel system that was modified from original. While practicing touch and go landings the pilot exhausted the fuel in an auxiliary fuel tank…
- [Accident 20211204021769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211204021769A), Dec 4, 2021: Globe GC-1B (N7824S), Bennettsville, SC, Substantial damage. Pilot was taking off on a private grass runway which for the first 1000 feet was straight and also had an incline and then bared to the left 30-45 degrees. The…
- [Incident 20211204020309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211204020309I), Dec 4, 2021: Globe GC-1B (N80999), Wauchula, FL, Minor damage. On December 04, 2021 at approximately 1119 a 1946 Globe GC-1B, N80999 serial number 1192[privacy data omitted] landed on runway 36 at wachula municipal airport…
- [Incident 20210318001819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210318001819I), Mar 18, 2021: Globe GC-1B (N78096), Spring, TX, Minor damage. On 03/18/2021 at 1058 CDT, a Globe swift GC-1B, N78096, s/n 2096, was attempting a takeoff at David Wayne Hooks Airport (kdwh) on runway 35L, when the aircraft…
- [Accident 20201128021509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201128021509A), Nov 28, 2020: Globe GC-1B (N3318K), Ottawa, KS, Substantial damage. The airman was conducting pattern-work and ran out of fuel before reaching the runway. The airman elected to land the aircraft off airport on a field. He…
- [Incident 20200107003319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200107003319I), Jan 7, 2020: Globe GC-1B (N3762K), Aurora, OR, Minor damage. The pilot initially departed minden-tahoe airport (mev), NV, for Aurora State Airport (uao), OR. He stopped for fuel at mahlon sweet field airport (eug), OR.…
- [Incident 20190917018349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190917018349I), Sep 17, 2019: Globe GC-1B (N3770K), Grand Praire, TX, Substantial damage. During a high speed taxi, on runway 17 at Grand prairie municipal airport (kgpm), the pilot in command of N3770K, a Globe swift GC-1B, lost control of the…
- [Incident 20190308001029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190308001029I), Mar 8, 2019: Globe GC-1B (N3887K), Pensacola, FL, Minor damage. Pilot was doing touch and go landings. Pilot stated he selected gear down with green indication. No negative indications until propeller was hitting runway.
- [Incident 20181111017179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181111017179I), Nov 11, 2018: Globe GC-1B (N78067), Watertown, TN, No damage. During a transition flight from minneapolis minnasota to ft. lauderdale Florida the pilot stopped in portland TN (1M5) for fuel taking on 23 gal. . After…
- [Accident 20180817014379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180817014379A), Aug 17, 2018: Globe GC-1B (N80932), Wellington, FL, Substantial damage. Part 91 operator, operated and owned by [privacy data omitted] from Wellington Florida. Pilot and passenger taking off form Wellington Aero Club Airport (FD38)…
- [Accident 20180327014649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180327014649A), Mar 27, 2018: Globe GC-1B (N78244), Fullerton, CA, Substantial damage. Aircraft type Globe GC-1B (swift). While departing Fullerton runway 24, pilot made incorrect flight control inputs once full power was applied in his tailwheel…
- [Incident 20171119019479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171119019479I), Nov 19, 2017: Globe GC-1B (N80571), Fairmont, MN, Minor damage. During crosswind landing on runway 20 at fairmount muni, aircraft traveled approximately 330 feet after touchdown. Then went approximately 70 feet off the…
- [Incident 20170621009309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170621009309I), Jun 21, 2017: Globe GC-1B (N3357K), Scappoose, OR, Minor damage. During landing while doing pattern work at spb the pilot failed to extend landing gear and flaps prior to landing on RWY33 resulting in a gear up belly…
- [Incident 20170507004619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170507004619I), May 7, 2017: Globe GC-1B (N78175), Franksville, WI, Minor damage. On may 7, 2017 at 1000 N78175 a 1946 Globe GC-1B with only the pilot on board, experienced a collapsed left main landing gear upon landing on runway 1 at Cindy…
- [Incident 20170102000189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170102000189I), Jan 2, 2017: Globe GC-1B (N90373), San Marcos, TX, Minor damage. Pilot in left seat performed five touch and go landings at San Marcos Airport (khyi), San Marcos, TX. Pilot in left seat mismanaged controls and aircraft…
- [Incident 20160924014719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160924014719I), Sep 24, 2016: Globe GC-1B (N1117R), Lonoke, AR, Minor damage. On September 24, 2016 at 09:30 central daylight savings time, N1117R, a swift Globe GC-1B, belonging to and being operated by the pilot in command on a local…
- [Incident 20160909020559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160909020559I), Sep 9, 2016: Globe GC-1B (N801JF), Woodruff, SC, Minor damage. During climb out the aircraft failed to gain sufficient altitude to clear the raising runway terrain. FAA iic at airport when incident occurred.
- [Incident 20160612006929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160612006929I), Jun 12, 2016: Globe GC-1B (N80665), Petersburg, WV, Substantial damage. On June 12 2016, ^Mr. Ludlow king^ was flying his aircraft, a gci Globe swift, N80665, from kmmi to kfdk. During the flight he decided to make an intermediate…
- [Accident 20160514008859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160514008859A), May 14, 2016: Globe GC-1B (N78193), Hedgesville, WV, Destroyed. Aircraft took off on upsloping wet sod runway. Weather was light rain, wind calm, and VMC reported by 2 pilot witnesses at time of takeoff roll. Witnesses (2…
- [Accident 20160402024349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160402024349A), Apr 2, 2016: Globe GC-1B (N78140), Caldwell, NC, Substantial damage. On 04/02/2016 at approximately 15:15 local, pilot was taxiing to end of grass strip braked and made turn 180 degrees to end when tail began to rise and nosed…
- [Incident 20160212000939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160212000939I), Feb 12, 2016: Globe GC-1B (N80775), Englewood, CO, Minor damage. The pilot was performing touch and go's in his GC-1B Globe at Centennial Airport. After having landed on rmy 17R, during rollout, the pilot mistakenly selected…
- [Accident 20151211019059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151211019059A), Dec 11, 2015: Globe GC-1B (N78067), Lake Elmo, MN, Substantial damage. A Globe GC-1B aricraft, tail number N78067, was on initial takeoff from runway 04 at Lake Elmo (21D) MN. On departure, at approximently 150 feet, the aircraft…
- [Incident 20150901021089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150901021089I), Sep 1, 2015: Globe GC-1B (N2321B), Sanford, ME, Minor damage. The pilot stated that he had taken off from the same airport at 12:00 local, landed 20 minutes later on runway 34 with the landing gear in the up position.
- [Incident 20150510006569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150510006569I), May 10, 2015: Globe GC-1B (N3378K), Pacoima, CA, Minor damage. N3378K was taxing to the run up area prior to departure from Whiteman Airport. While entering the run-up area, ground control called and issued a transponder…
- [Incident 20150307004039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150307004039I), Mar 7, 2015: Globe GC-1B (N80949), Houma, LA, Minor damage. Pilot bounced landing, tail wheel became disengaged. Tail struck runway, aircraft ground looped main gear collapsed causing prop to struck runway.
- [Accident 20140705011909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140705011909A), Jul 5, 2014: Globe GC-1B (N3773K), Puyallup, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot experienced an engine failure on the downwind leg of the landing. Pilot elected to extend downwind due to aircraft taking the runway for takeoff. Pilot…
- [Accident 20130601009119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130601009119A), Jun 1, 2013: Globe GC-1B (N3715K), Belton, SC, Substantial damage. June 1, 2013 at approximately 11:11 am local, a Globe swift GC-1B, N3715K, departed Oakhill airport (SC82) and made an emergency landing just off the departure…
- [Accident 20130519008709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130519008709A), May 19, 2013: Globe GC-1B (N3802K), Tucson, AZ, Substantial damage. Aircraft landed gear up on runway 6R. Pilot admitted forgetting to put the gear down and forgetting to check the indicator lights prior to landing.
- [Incident 20130119000499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130119000499I), Jan 19, 2013: Globe GC-1B (N3731K), Payson, AZ, Minor damage. Upon landing the aircraft swung hard to the left. The loop causing the left main landing gear to collapse. The aircraft then settled on the left wing aileron…
- [Accident 20111119027479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111119027479A), Nov 19, 2011: Globe GC-1B (N80775), Englewood, CO, Substantial damage. On November 19, 2011 at approximately 1230 MDT, N80775, a Globe model GC-1B experienced an engine failure shortly after take off from Centennial Airport (apa)…
- [Incident 20110728017249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110728017249I), Jul 28, 2011: Globe GC-1B (N266JT), Compton, CA, Minor damage. During normal landing on runway 25R at Compton/Woodley Airport (cpm), the r/h/main landing gear collapsed causing the aircraft to skid off the runway and onto…
- [Incident 20110531010249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110531010249I), May 31, 2011: Globe GC-1B (N210SX), Naples, FL, Substantial damage. Aircraft experienced ground loop due to PIC decision to perform high speed taxi during windy condition
- [Incident 20110429008889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110429008889I), Apr 29, 2011: Globe GC-1B (N78244), Fullerton, CA, Minor damage. On 04/29/2011, 1622 PDT, during departure roll on RWY24, pilot lost directional control and went off of the south side of the runway. Forward momentum of…
- [Accident 20110214009679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110214009679A), Feb 14, 2011: Globe GC-1B (N80741), Anderson, SC, Substantial damage. During flight, engine started running rough and quit running. A/c made an emergency landing in a field 12 miles se of Anderson, SC.on February 14, 2011, at…
- [Incident 20110212001579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110212001579I), Feb 12, 2011: Globe GC-1B (N80888), Eugene, OR, Minor damage. On approach for landing at eug pilot noted RH gear did not indicate down and locked, pilot aborted landing and retracted and extended gear several times but…
- [Accident 20101030051749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101030051749A), Oct 30, 2010: Globe GC-1B (N3249K), Grants, NM, Substantial damage. After lift-off, during climb out, pilot noticed low climb rate and apparent loss of power. Engine began to "sputter" and loose additional power. Pilot selected…
- [Accident 20100918053809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100918053809A), Sep 18, 2010: Globe GC-1B (N3348K), Clyo, GA, Destroyed. Pilot attempted a three-point takeoff in a tailwheel airplane on a grass runway (approximately 2 inches thick). The runway length was approximately 2,600 feet…

All 260: https://openairdocs.org/model/globe-gc-1b/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (11)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2025FA0000619](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000619), Sep 2, 2025: PUMP. OUT OF TOLERANCE. FUEL PUMP FAILED ON CRUISE, TURNED ON BOOST PUMP, CONTINUED MISSION AND LANDED SAFELY.
- [SDR 2003FA0001100](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001100), Sep 20, 2003: CONNECTING ROD. FAILED. NR 6 CONNECTING ROD OR BEARING FAILED.(K)
- [SDR 2001FA0000682](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000682), Jun 14, 2001: COVER. FAILED. WHILE AIRCRAFT WAS IN FLIGHT ALL ENGINE OIL WAS PUMPED OVERBOARD CAUSING CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. LOSS OF ENGINE OIL WAS DUE TO FAILURE OF THREADS ON MAGNES
- [SDR 20010605CW019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010605CW019), May 11, 2001: SWITCH. DEFECTIVE. INVESTIGATION SUBSEQUENT GEAR UP LANDING, FINDS WIRES TO THROTTLE MICRO SWITCH FOR GEAR WARNING SYSTEM INCORRECTLY CONNECTED. SWITCH FUNCTION INOPERATIVE. WHEN 
- [SDR 97ZZZX2578](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2578), May 1, 1997: CRANKCASE. CRACKED. THIRTY HOURS AFTER REPAIR AND OVERHAUL OF ENGINE, CRANKCASE WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK ON UPPER AREA ABOVE NR 2 CYLINDER (NOT A STUD HOLE CRACK) EXTENDING 1 INCH
- [SDR 97ZZZX1971](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1971), Apr 28, 1997: HYD FLUID. CONGEALED. MECH STARTED OVERHAUL ON AIRCRAFT HYDRAULICS. FLAP ACTUATOR LOOKED GOOD, NO LEAKS. ALL O-RINGS LOOKED GOOD, THAT IS NOT SQUARED OFF, AND STILL PLIABLE. FLUID CL
- [SDR 97ZZZX1970](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1970), Apr 28, 1997: HYD FLUID. CONGEALED. INVESTIGATION FOR GROUND HANDLING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL (GROUND LOOP) FOUND BRAKES AT FAULT. WHEN THE BRAKE LINE WAS DISCONNECTED AT THE WHEEL CYLINDER AND BRAKE 
- [SDR 96ZZZX1521](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1521), Feb 23, 1996: BEARING. MISSING. PROPELLER SUBMITTED FOR INSPECTION DUE TO COMPLAINTS OF VIBRATION AND ONE LOOSE BLADE. WHEN DISASSEMBLED, DISCOVERED THE BCE 2020 BEARINGS WERE LEFT OUT DURING 
- [SDR 95ZZZX952](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX952), Jan 20, 1995: RETAINER. MISSING. DISASSEMBLY OF THE CYLINDER DISCLOSED A MISSING RETAINER FOR THE EXHAUST VALVE SPRING. WEAR INTO THE ALUMINUM HEAD WAS NOTED. 'NR 2 CYLINDER'.
- [SDR 95ZZZX1002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1002), Jan 20, 1995: CYLINDER. CRACKED. CYLINDER CRACKED BETWEEN INTAKE AND EXHAUST SEATS.
- [SDR 95ZZZX1001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1001), Jan 20, 1995: CYLINDER. GUIDE FAILED. ACFT OWNER'S BOOK ON THE O300A CALLS FOR 80/87 FUEL. HOWEVER, THE LEAD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM 80/87, SO NO LUBRICATION COULD TAKE PLACE. CONTINENTAL USES LEAD IN

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (173, first 50)

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

- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd
- [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA2GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2GL): Installation of wheel and brake assemblies and axle spacer. Kaman Corporation Aircraft Wheel and Brake LLC
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%202): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA02265SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02265SE): Installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC
- [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc
- [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA04362CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04362CH): Installation of the uAvionix skyBeacon Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA169NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA169NW): Installation of Merlyn Products motor, part number 06-6001. Merlyn Products Inc
- [STC SA803SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA803SO): Installation of a Lycoming O-360-A1A engine, equipped with either a McCauley Model 2D34C53-A/74E-0 propeller or a Hartzell Model HC-C2YK-1BF/F7666A-2 propeller. Swift Museum Foundation Inc
- [STC SA00184BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00184BO): Installation of an electric elevator trim system. Swift Museum Foundation Inc
- [STC SA00185BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00185BO): Installation of McCauley 2A34C209/78CCA-2 Propeller. Swift Museum Foundation Inc
- [STC SA00910AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00910AT): Installation of control sticks. Swift Museum Foundation Inc
- [STC SA1-326](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1-326): Installation of Teledyne Continental Mode IO-300-A engine with McCauley Model 1A170-DM7359 propeller and Cessna spinner AK7053-3. Swift Museum Foundation Inc
- [STC SA2098SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2098SO): Installation of a pneumatic squat switch on the landing gear retraction system. Swift Museum Foundation Inc
- [STC SA345SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA345SO): Replaced hand operated wobble pump with electric fuel pump. Swift Museum Foundation Inc
- [STC SA01835WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01835WI): Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00433NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00433NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter model AFC-500 or AFC-600 on multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Franklin reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SA2586NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2586NM): Installation of J.P. Instruments temperature monitoring systems. J P Instruments
- [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley
- [STC SA10077SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10077SC): Installation of push-button starter system. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA2996SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2996SW): Install Brittain Model BSS Stability Augmentation System. Brittain Industries, Inc
- [STC SA01768SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01768SE): Installation of an oil cooler system. Steve's Aircraft
- [STC SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products Inc
- [STC SA02930NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02930NY): Installation of Insight Instrument Corporation Graphic Engine Monitor (GEM 610C) models G3, G2, and G1 and 1200C model G4 as primary Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT), Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT), and Turbine Inlet Temperature (TIT) Instruments. Insight Instrument Corporation
- [STC SA10921SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10921SC): Installation of an alternator and regulator as a replacement to existing OEM generators and mechanical voltage regulators. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC

All 173: https://openairdocs.org/model/globe-gc-1b/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Temco GC-1B](https://openairdocs.org/model/temco-gc-1b): 115 registered aircraft, registry code 9230108

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