# GMK Ventures AL18

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05639GV
- Manufacturer (registry): GMK VENTURES 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/gmk-ventures-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)

- [N17GK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17GK): [Gmk Ventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GMK%20VENTURES%20LLC), [Livingston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Livingston), built 2020, S/N AL-331

## 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 WPR22LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA233), Jun 27, 2022: GMK Ventures AL18 (N17GK), Moab, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a landing attempt, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the absence of an airspeed…

## 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 20220627011389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220627011389A), Jun 27, 2022: Gmk Ventures LLC AL18 (N17GK), Moab, UT, Substantial damage. Narrative/investigation: our office was notified on June 27, 2022 of an airplane accident that occurred on June 27, 2022 at approximately 1350 local time. The…

## 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
- [Charles Olmsted/Karen Olmsted AL 18](https://openairdocs.org/model/charles-olmsted-karen-olmsted-al-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05639QX

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