# Kaminski Gary D RAF 2000 GYROPLANE

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05611Z9
- Manufacturer (registry): KAMINSKI GARY D
- Model: RAF 2000 GYROPLANE
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/kaminski-gary-d-raf-2000-gyroplane

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)

- [N73GK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73GK): [Dohm James E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOHM%20JAMES%20E), [Caledonia, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Caledonia), S/N H2-00-11-478

## 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 SEA02LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA142), Aug 3, 2002: Kaminski RAF 2000 (N73GK), Newberg, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation (excessive altitude) for crosswind conditions resulting in the gyroplane's rotors contacting the ground. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind conditions.

## 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 20020802018679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020802018679A), Aug 2, 2002: Amtr RAF2000 (N73GK), Newberg, OR, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was making an approach to land at 17S with a gusty crosswind. He made a short approach and did not fly a stabilized final approach. The aircraft…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Mueller Seed & Research RAF 2000 GYROPLANE](https://openairdocs.org/model/mueller-seed-research-raf-2000-gyroplane): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056118X
- [Blanton W George RAF 2000 GYROPLANE](https://openairdocs.org/model/blanton-w-george-raf-2000-gyroplane): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05604WE
- [Allen J S/Allen T S RAF 2000 GYROPLANE](https://openairdocs.org/model/allen-j-s-allen-t-s-raf-2000-gyroplane): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0561468
- [Northam R A Jr/Johnson K R RAF 2000 GYROPLANE](https://openairdocs.org/model/northam-r-a-jr-johnson-k-r-raf-2000-gyroplane): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05614V6
- [Latendresse Wayne RAF 2000 GYROPLANE](https://openairdocs.org/model/latendresse-wayne-raf-2000-gyroplane): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05618Y9
- [Watts Ted G RAF 2000 GYROPLANE](https://openairdocs.org/model/watts-ted-g-raf-2000-gyroplane): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05624JR

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