# Kretsinger BENSEN B8M

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 13007H7
- Manufacturer (registry): KRETSINGER
- Model: BENSEN B8M
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 45 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/kretsinger-bensen-b8m

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 (3)

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 GAA15CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA109), Jun 7, 2015: Kretsinger Bensen B8M (N2436), Maple Plain, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a loss of control, and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI00LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA075), Feb 20, 2000: Kretsinger Bensen B8M (N2436), Wayzata, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's poor inflight planning in that he turned into a tailwind which resulted in diminished airspeed. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, low altitude maneuvering, the snow…
- [NTSB MKC71FDM36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FDM36), Nov 5, 1970: Bensen B-8M (N2436), Lake Elmo, MN, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20150607007179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150607007179A), Jun 7, 2015: Kretsinger BENSEN B8M (N2436), Maple Plain, MN, Substantial damage. The pilot reported that he had been flying the aircraft for about 10 minutes conducting some hovering and tight pattern work over the runway. While making a…
- [Accident 20000220006809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000220006809A), Feb 20, 2000: N2436, Wayzata, MN, No damage. (-23) Pilot was low altitude at 200 feet. During tunr to downwind flight air spped got very low with possible stall. Pilot recovered at ground level. Wheels…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Zurawski Paul M BENSEN B-8M](https://openairdocs.org/model/zurawski-paul-m-bensen-b-8m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606VH
- [Robertson William Scott BENSEN B8M](https://openairdocs.org/model/robertson-william-scott-bensen-b8m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614O0
- [Neal Larry BENSEN B8M](https://openairdocs.org/model/neal-larry-bensen-b8m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05623D6
- [Goddard Dick Sim BENSEN B-8M](https://openairdocs.org/model/goddard-dick-sim-bensen-b-8m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05624KI
- [Burns Jerry D BENSEN B8M](https://openairdocs.org/model/burns-jerry-d-bensen-b8m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05638E3
- [Anthony H Goebel BENSEN B-8-M](https://openairdocs.org/model/anthony-h-goebel-bensen-b-8-m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 13007H8
- [Fields Ralph BENSEN B8M](https://openairdocs.org/model/fields-ralph-bensen-b8m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1302043
- [Novotny BENSEN B-8M](https://openairdocs.org/model/novotny-bensen-b-8m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1302149
- [Goodknight BENSEN B-8M](https://openairdocs.org/model/goodknight-bensen-b-8m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1302158
- [Morgan Barney B BENSEN B-8M](https://openairdocs.org/model/morgan-barney-b-bensen-b-8m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 13021DH
- [Castro Antonio J BENSEN B-8M](https://openairdocs.org/model/castro-antonio-j-bensen-b-8m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 13021FX
- [Mitchell BENSEN B-8M](https://openairdocs.org/model/mitchell-bensen-b-8m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 13021G6

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