# Howell Bob HOWELL SPECIAL

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05621XQ
- Manufacturer (registry): HOWELL BOB
- Model: HOWELL SPECIAL
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/howell-bob-howell-special

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 (1)

- [N4393H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4393H): [Howell Bob](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOWELL%20BOB), [Washoe Valley, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Washoe%20Valley), built 2009, S/N 058-111/112-898

## 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 WPR16LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA117), May 27, 2016: Howell Bob Howell Special (N4393H), Minden, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the right main landing gear assembly due to overstress fracture.

## 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 20160527008889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160527008889A), May 27, 2016: Howell Bob HOWELL SPECIAL (N4393H), Minden, NV, Substantial damage. During landing the experimental aircraft, a Howell Special, had a collapse of the right main landing gear causing substantial damage to the aircrafts right…

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