# Golden Eagle CHIEF

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3840102
- Manufacturer (registry): GOLDEN EAGLE
- Model: CHIEF
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 102 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS TC 2-107](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%202-107) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Golden Eagle Aircraft Corporation
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/golden-eagle-chief

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 (2)

- [N10057](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10057): [Triple Tree Aerodrome Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRIPLE%20TREE%20AERODROME%20INC), [Woodruff, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Woodruff), built 1929, S/N 810
- [N68N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68N): [Rasmussen William J III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RASMUSSEN%20WILLIAM%20J%20III), [Mattoon, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Mattoon), S/N 803

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 CEN17LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA338), Sep 3, 2017: Golden Eagle Chief (N68N), Mt. Zion, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CHI07CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA276), Aug 10, 2007: Golden Eagle Chief (N68N), Hindsboro, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to the number seven cylinder's separation during cruise and the crops encountered during the forced landing leading to the airplane nosing over.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20170903014069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170903014069A), Sep 3, 2017: Golden Eagle CHIEF (N68N), Mt Zion, IL, Substantial damage. On September 3, 2017, about 1615 central daylight time, a Golden Eagle Chief, N68N, piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged when it nosed over in…
- [Accident 20070810022639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070810022639A), Aug 10, 2007: Golden CHIEF (N68N), Hinesboro, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated that he was 15 minutes north of mattoon airport at 1000 feet enroute rantoul, IL, when the engine started sputtering and losing power. Pilot…

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (1)

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 SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC

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