# Horton David A JR AVID FLYER MK IV

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05623LJ
- Manufacturer (registry): HORTON DAVID A JR
- Model: AVID FLYER MK IV
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/horton-david-a-jr-avid-flyer-mk-iv

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 ANC96LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA100), Jul 17, 1996: Horton Avid Flyer MK IV (N3XP), Tenakee Springs, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Gusty winds were a factor in 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 19960717017949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960717017949A), Jul 17, 1996: Amtr AVIDFLYER (N3XP), Tenakee Springs, AK, Substantial damage. Was hit by crosswind on water landing while coming off the step. Lifted wing. Other wing dug in. Nosed over.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Dow Fred J T AVID FLYER MK IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/dow-fred-j-t-avid-flyer-mk-iv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056024W
- [Miller Neil W AVID FLYER MK IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/miller-neil-w-avid-flyer-mk-iv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602PK
- [Becerra Michael A AVID FLYER MK IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/becerra-michael-a-avid-flyer-mk-iv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602WG
- [Flick Ralph W AVID FLYER MK IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/flick-ralph-w-avid-flyer-mk-iv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608GO
- [Willey Frank C JR AVID FLYER MK IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/willey-frank-c-jr-avid-flyer-mk-iv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617RS
- [Connell Colin AVID FLYER MK IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/connell-colin-avid-flyer-mk-iv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05620AL
- [Thomsen Richard N AVID FLYER MK IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/thomsen-richard-n-avid-flyer-mk-iv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05620DH
- [Turner Ron AVID FLYER MK IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/turner-ron-avid-flyer-mk-iv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05623IY
- [Reihart Donald L AVID FLYER MK IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/reihart-donald-l-avid-flyer-mk-iv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05623ZS
- [Martin Robert W AVID FLYER MK IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/martin-robert-w-avid-flyer-mk-iv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05626FX
- [Konopatzke Dan AVID FLYER MK IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/konopatzke-dan-avid-flyer-mk-iv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05628AG
- [Jeffrey J Balles SR AVID FLYER MK IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/jeffrey-j-balles-sr-avid-flyer-mk-iv): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05631QE

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