# Grumman F8F-1 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3950801 - Manufacturer (registry): GRUMMAN - Model: F8F-1 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 341 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS LTC-23](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/LTC-23) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Grumman American Aviation Corporation - Registered aircraft: 4 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-f8f-1 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 (4) - [N14HP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14HP): [Texas Bearcats LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEXAS%20BEARCATS%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), S/N 90446 - [N4752Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4752Y): [Echo Matrix LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ECHO%20MATRIX%20LLC), [Bentonville, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Bentonville), S/N BU95356 - [N58204](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58204): [Spitfire Ventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPITFIRE%20VENTURES%20LLC), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1946, S/N 95255 - [N9G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9G): [Meyerhoff Jens](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEYERHOFF%20JENS), [Fountain Hills, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Fountain%20Hills), S/N 18 ## 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 CEN12LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA227), Apr 4, 2012: Grumman F8F-1 (N14HP), Breckenridge, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of airplane control during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver. - [NTSB CHI99FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA266), Jul 29, 1999: Grumman F8F-1 (N14HP), Oshkosh, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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. ## 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. - [Incident 20241011016509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241011016509I), Oct 11, 2024: Grumman F8F-1 (N4752Y), Bentonville, AR, Minor damage. On 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… - [Accident 20120404004569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120404004569A), Apr 4, 2012: Grumman F8F-1 (N14HP), Breckenridge, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On April 4, 2012 at approximately 1410 CDT, N14HP, a Grumman F8F bearcat took off from stephens county airport, Breckenridge, Texas. The pilot took off,… - [Incident 20110211001449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110211001449I), Feb 11, 2011: Grumman F8F-1 (N58204), San Antonio, TX, Minor damage. At 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… - [Incident 20020625014879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020625014879I), Jun 25, 2002: Gruman F8F1 (N14HP), Breckenridge, TX, Minor damage. (-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… - [Accident 19990729010122A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990729010122A), Jul 29, 1999: Gruman F8F1 (N14HP), Oshkosh, WI, Substantial damage. During takeoff on rwy 18R N712RD collided with N14HP. N712RD was destroyed. N14HP has substantial damage, 1 minor injury. (-23)[privacy data omitted] stopped… - [Incident 19950526014689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950526014689I), May 26, 1995: Gruman F8F1 (N9G), Mexico, MO, Minor damage. Lost power en route. Elected land gear up off airport. Cause power loss to be determined. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (3) 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 SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA01282NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01282NY): Installation 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 ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Grumman/Liberty F8F-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-liberty-f8f-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 3950803 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.