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Grumman G-44

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 3951502

Manufacturer (registry)
GRUMMAN
Model
G-44
Registry code
3951502
Registered
53 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Reciprocating
Seats
5
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
131 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-734
Holder
Frakes Aviation

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 · 80

1941Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 3

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

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 53

N101PEDemarco Eugene J · New Orleans, LABuilt 1944 · S/N 1386N10BQDunigan Patrick II · Jackson, MIBuilt 1943 · S/N 1327N13122Alaska Aviation Museum · Anchorage, AKBuilt 1943 · S/N 1312
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NTSB investigations · 38

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 4 cases 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

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 13 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ANC20CA045Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportGrumman G44 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for a runway landing, which resulted in a gear-up landing.May 1, 2020 · N91040 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13FA225Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman G-44 · Catskill, NYThe pilot’s misjudgment of the airplane’s altitude above the water and early flare for a landing on water with a glassy condition, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.May 2, 2013 · N8AS · DestroyedNTSB ANC13FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman G-44 · Aleknagik, AKThe pilot's decision to make multiple low passes over the glassy surface water, which resulted in an impact with the surface of the lake.Oct 8, 2012 · N139F · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 29

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

Accident 20200430007059AGrumman G-44 · Anchorage, AKReceived a call from the operator, natron air, 04/30/2020 at 17:49PM. I contacted my frontline manager in juneau, Alaska. Reporting that natron had a gear up landing in his GA-44 widgeon at Merrill field, runway 25 in Anchorage, Alaska. Operator at the time…Apr 30, 2020 · N91040 · Substantial damageAccident 20130502009369AGrumman G-44 · Catskill, NYUpon approach to the hudson river, the aircraft experienced a sharp left bank and nose down attitude crashing into the river destroying the aircraft.May 2, 2013 · N8AS · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20121007028529AGrumman G-44 · Dillingham, AKAircraft was attempting to make a water landing to pick up passenger. Aircraft circled island multiple times. On this attempt aircraft entered a left bank turn at low altitude causing the left wing pylon to make unexpected contact with the water. This caused…Oct 7, 2012 · N139F · Destroyed · 1 fatal
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Service difficulty reports · 7

SDR 2022FA0000427Exchanger · cloggedTHE CREW EXPERIENCED AND ABNORMAL ORDER WHILE ON APPROACH FOR LANDING AT BASE.Aug 4, 2022 · N414U · Gulstm G44 · Air Conditioning SystemSDR 2010FA0000896Fitting · failedON LANDING, THE RT BRAKE LINE 45 DEGREE HYD FITTING FAILED CAUSING A LOSS OF ACFT RT BRAKE AND A GROUND LOOP TO THE LT AND SUBSEQUENT ACFT WING DAMAGE. THIS ACFT ACCIDENT NTSB ID NUMBER IS ANC09LA100. THE ACFT WAS ON A TEST FLIGHT AFTER MX. THE RT BRAKE HAD USep 17, 2009 · N86627 · Gulstm G44 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 2006FA0001067Compression Ring · improperSUPERIOR COMPRESSION RINGS PN 74673 WERE INSTALLED DURING OVERHAUL, AFTER 3.0 HRS OF RUNNING A BORE SCOPE INSPECTION REVEALED SOME STRANGE BLACKENING OF THE CYLINDER WALLS. A CYLINDER WAS REMOVED TO INVESTIGATE AND THE TOP (2) COMPRESSION RINGS ONLY SHOWED COSep 26, 2006 · N645DH · Gulstm G44 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20010215CW007Snap Ring · brokenSNAP RINGS RETAINING PISTONS IN PLACE SNAPED OFF. ONE RING SHOWS SIGNS OF RUST DAMAGE. PARTS LODGED IN CYLINDER-STOPPING PROPER OPERATION. RESULTING IN TOTAL FAILURE OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND EMERGENCY SYSTEMS.CYLINDERS WERE MODIFIED TO ACCEPT ORINGS INSTEAD Jan 22, 2001 · N69058 · Gulstm G44 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR PNSA980905Breather · chafedOIL FILM DEVELOPED ON WINDSHIELD SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. RETURNED TO BASE. FOUND CHAFED BREATHER. REPLACED TUBING.Sep 2, 1998 · N17481 · Gulstm G44 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR PNSA970205Retainer · loosePAX WINDOW RUBBER RETAINER CAME LOOSE IN FLIGHT.Feb 26, 1997 · N141R · Gulstm G44 · Passenger Compartment WindowsSDR 95ZZZX5647Wheel · failedAIRCRAFT WAS ON TAKEOFF ROLL WITH TAIL WHEEL OFF THE GROUND WHEN THE LT WHEEL LET GO. PILOT HEARD LOUD SNAP AND THE HUB CAP BLEW OFF. CHOPPED POWER AND BRAKED. WHEEL WENT CROOKED, SNAPPED BOTTOM BRAKE FITTINGS AND PILOT LOST THE LT BRAKE, GROUND LOOPED, SNAJul 31, 1995 · N17481 · Gulstm G44 · Wheel/Ski/Float
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STCs that may be installed · 130

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 SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).Garmin International Inc.STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.TCW Technologies, LLCSTC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light ControllerTCW Technologies, LLC
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