# Goodyear GZ-20A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3870220
- Manufacturer (registry): GOODYEAR
- Model: GZ-20A
- Aircraft type: Blimp/Dirigible
- Category: Airship
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 7
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 56 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS TC 1](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%201) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors - Akron
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/goodyear-gz-20a

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)

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None matched.

## Registered aircraft (2)

- [N10A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10A): [Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOODYEAR%20TIRE%20%26%20RUBBER%20CO), [Akron, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Akron), built 1979, S/N 4117
- [N4A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4A): [Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOODYEAR%20TIRE%20%26%20RUBBER%20COMPANY), [Akron, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Akron), built 1983, S/N 4119

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 ATL05CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA100), Jun 16, 2005: Goodyear GZ-20A (N1A), Coral Springs, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in an in-flight encounter with weather (thunderstorm outflow), and downdrafts, loss of control and subsequent collision with trees…
- [NTSB LAX04LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA055), Dec 4, 2003: Goodyear GZ-20A (N10A), Gardena, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's delayed go-around during final approach to land, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a fence. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's failure to maintain adequate…
- [NTSB NYC99LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA013), Oct 2, 1998: Goodyear Aerospace GZ-20-A (N3A), Bedford, MA, no damage. Probable cause: The separation of the pull-in-line. A factor in the accident was the gusting winds.

## FAA accident and incident reports (6)

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 20050616011209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050616011209A), Jun 16, 2005: Goodyr GZ20 (N1A), Coral Springs, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) On June 16, 2005 @ 1530 the goodyear blimp departed pompano air park with one pilot and passenger on board for a 2 1/2 hour exposure flight around the…
- [Accident 20031203032259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031203032259A), Dec 3, 2003: Goodyr GZ20 (N10A), Carson, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On December 3, 2003 at 2130 pacific standard time, a Goodyear airship GZ-20-A, N10A, operated by pilot, tom whiddon, was informed on approach to landing…
- [Accident 19981002046549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981002046549A), Oct 2, 1998: N3A, Bedford, MA, No damage. (-23) Windy day, goodyear blimp was approaching the mooring mast for landing, the pull-in cable snapped, ground crewperson, richard daniels, fell to the ground…
- [Incident 19950527021879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950527021879I), May 27, 1995: Goodyr GZ20 (N10A), Carson, CA, Minor damage. During crew change on grond, airship hit by whirlwind. Ground crew overpowered. Drifted into golf green, hit cart.
- [Incident 19900930058519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900930058519I), Sep 30, 1990: Goodyr GZ20 (N10A), Carson, CA, Minor damage. Struck by remote control model airplane on final approach. Sustained 12 inch by 3 inch tear in envelope.
- [Incident 19881021064579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881021064579I), Oct 21, 1988: Goodyr GZ20 (N1A), Philadelphia, PA. Dirigible 200 AGL over congested area. Holding for clearance to airport.

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