# Grove COUGAR

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05618AP
- Manufacturer (registry): GROVE
- Model: COUGAR
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 85 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/grove-cougar

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)

- [N4758](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4758): [Butler David Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUTLER%20DAVID%20MICHAEL), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle), built 1971, S/N 001

## 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 LAX90DUG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUG03), Feb 23, 1990: Groves Cougar (N4758), Banning, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: PILOT'S IMPROPER WIND EVALUATION AND IMPROPER AIRCRAFT HANDLING AFTER LANDING. THE TAILWIND AND WIND GUSTS WERE FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT.

## 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 19900223002619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900223002619A), Feb 23, 1990: Amtrev COUGAR* (N4758), Banning, CA, Substantial damage. Ground looped after landing in a strong downwind condition. No advisory on UNICOM.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Purvinas Martin H COUGAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/purvinas-martin-h-cougar): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05623TK
- [Sport Performance COUGAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/sport-performance-cougar): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05643FM
- [Nesmith COUGAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/nesmith-cougar): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 6250102
- [Phillips COUGAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/phillips-cougar): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 625014L
- [White COUGAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/white-cougar): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 625017L
- [Hodge William E COUGAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/hodge-william-e-cougar): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 62501DT
- [Eaves COUGAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/eaves-cougar): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 62501XF
- [Webber Harold E COUGAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/webber-harold-e-cougar): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 6250222
- [Kellum Winfield K COUGAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/kellum-winfield-k-cougar): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05613XK
- [Quick Francis N COUGAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/quick-francis-n-cougar): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05614GT
- [Bond Bryce W COUGAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/bond-bryce-w-cougar): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05615AN
- [Moore Martin Price JR COUGAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/moore-martin-price-jr-cougar): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05615SZ

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