# Gyenes BG-12BD

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 79001EP
- Manufacturer (registry): GYENES
- Model: BG-12BD
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 74 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/gyenes-bg-12bd

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

None registered with this model now.

## 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 LAX89DVG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DVG08), Jul 1, 1989: Homebuilt BG 12 B-D (N124HH), Montague, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: PILOT MISJUDGED THE AIRPLANE'S ALTITUDE AND FAILED TO EXTEND THE SPOILERS.

## 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 19890701018769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890701018769A), Jul 1, 1989: Amtr BG12B (N124HH), Montague, CA, Substantial damage. Overshot runway on landing. Ground looped to avoid a fence off end of runway.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Mcelwee William R BG 12 BD](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcelwee-william-r-bg-12-bd): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1130820
- [Briegleb BG12BD](https://openairdocs.org/model/briegleb-bg12bd): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 79001F6
- [Homebuilt BG-12BD](https://openairdocs.org/model/homebuilt-bg-12bd): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05603P0
- [Zawasky BG 12 BD](https://openairdocs.org/model/zawasky-bg-12-bd): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0564749
- [Todd BG12BD](https://openairdocs.org/model/todd-bg12bd): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0564777
- [Boltz Chad C BG-12BD](https://openairdocs.org/model/boltz-chad-c-bg-12bd): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05647BU
- [Pitts Andrew BG 12 BD](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-andrew-bg-12-bd): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1130802
- [Briegleb BG-12BD](https://openairdocs.org/model/briegleb-bg-12bd): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 79001FG
- [Breigleb BG-12BD](https://openairdocs.org/model/breigleb-bg-12bd): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 79001NB
- [Hartshorn BG-12BD](https://openairdocs.org/model/hartshorn-bg-12bd): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 79001T3
- [Arthur Krelle BG-12BD](https://openairdocs.org/model/arthur-krelle-bg-12bd): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 79001T7
- [Meisenbach BG-12BD](https://openairdocs.org/model/meisenbach-bg-12bd): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 79001V8

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