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Grumman F8F-1

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 3950801

Manufacturer (registry)
GRUMMAN
Model
F8F-1
Registry code
3950801
Registered
4 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
341 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSLTC-23
Holder
Grumman American Aviation Corporation

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 3

1946Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 4

N14HPTexas Bearcats LLC · Dover, DES/N 90446N4752YEcho Matrix LLC · Bentonville, ARS/N BU95356N58204Spitfire Ventures LLC · San Antonio, TXBuilt 1946 · S/N 95255N9GMeyerhoff Jens · Fountain Hills, AZS/N 18
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3950801')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 2

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

NTSB CEN12LA227Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman F8F-1 · Breckenridge, TXThe pilot's loss of airplane control during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver.Apr 4, 2012 · N14HP · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99FA266Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportGrumman F8F-1 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot of the other airplane not following the instructions briefed by the formation leader, and the pilot's maneuvering his airplane to avoid the airplane in front of him.Jul 29, 1999 · N14HP · 3 aircraft · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('3950801')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 6

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20241011016509IGrumman F8F-1 · Bentonville, AROn October 11, 2024, at approximately 1630 CST, a Grumman F8F-1 was taking off runway 18 at Thadden Field, Bentonville, Arkansas. During rollout, the left gear collapsed, resulting in a propeller strike and minor damage to the left outer wing. There were no…Oct 11, 2024 · N4752Y · Minor damageAccident 20120404004569AGrumman F8F-1 · Breckenridge, TXOn April 4, 2012 at approximately 1410 CDT, N14HP, a Grumman F8F bearcat took off from stephens county airport, Breckenridge, Texas. The pilot took off, retracted the landing gear, accelerated, then went into a steep climb to 300-500 feet AGL. The aircraft…Apr 4, 2012 · N14HP · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20110211001449IGrumman F8F-1 · San Antonio, TXAt approximately 1858 UTC the pilot of a B-25 747AF, a flight of 4 warbirds, received a taxi clearance from ground control to taxi to runway 12R. While on taxiway h between k @ z, N58204, who was part of the flight, was tipped on its nose by prop-wash from…Feb 11, 2011 · N58204 · Minor damageIncident 20020625014879IGruman F8F1 · Breckenridge, TX(-23) On June 25, 2002, at 1630 local time a Grumman F8F-1 bearcat owned by the Breckenridge aviation museum skidded off the runway at Breckenridge municipal airport during a landing. Visual flight conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The…Jun 25, 2002 · N14HP · Minor damageAccident 19990729010122AGruman F8F1 · Oshkosh, WIDuring takeoff on rwy 18R N712RD collided with N14HP. N712RD was destroyed. N14HP has substantial damage, 1 minor injury. (-23)[privacy data omitted] stopped on r/w, about 1500' from point of entry. He and #2 bearcat stopped to do engine runup. [privacy data…Jul 29, 1999 · N14HP · Substantial damageIncident 19950526014689IGruman F8F1 · Mexico, MOLost power en route. Elected land gear up off airport. Cause power loss to be determined.May 26, 1995 · N9G · Minor damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3950801')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 3

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

STC SA04776NYThe HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintainedHIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc.STC SA02268CHInstallation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil SeparatorAirwolf Filter CorporationSTC SA01282NYInstallation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K015 on aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney radial reciprocating engine Series R-985, R-1340 and R-1830.Airwolf Filter Corporation
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3950801')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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The same model under other registry codes

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

Grumman/Liberty F8F-10 registered aircraftRegistry code 3950803
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'F8F1' AND m.code NOT IN ('3950801')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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