# Leffler/Macfarlane LM-1

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05603UT
- Manufacturer (registry): LEFFLER/MACFARLANE
- Model: LM-1
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 60 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/leffler-macfarlane-lm-1

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 (2)

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 LAX90DXQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DXQ02), Jul 30, 1990: Leffler/Mcfarlane LM-1 (N9646Z), Sierraville, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID A TREE DURING HIS LANDING APPROACH.
- [NTSB LAX69D0264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0264), Mar 2, 1969: Leffler LM-1 (N9646Z), La Jolla, CA, substantial damage

## 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 19900730029199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900730029199A), Jul 30, 1990: Fuji LM1 (N9646Z), Sierraville, CA, Destroyed. Unable to find lift on crosscountry flight. Elected land. Changed sites at low altitude. Hit tree and cattle chute

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Fuji LM-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/fuji-lm-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606BM
- [Mohr-Starduster Too LM-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/mohr-starduster-too-lm-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 86601MQ
- [Jauhola Arthur LM-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/jauhola-arthur-lm-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05612HT
- [MC Callum/Latulip LM-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/mc-callum-latulip-lm-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056133Q
- [Eckels Donald J LM-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/eckels-donald-j-lm-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05613BL
- [Herriges Jim D LM 1](https://openairdocs.org/model/herriges-jim-d-lm-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05616BG
- [Langston Darrell L LM-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/langston-darrell-l-lm-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05618SQ
- [Pickrell A Larry LM-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/pickrell-a-larry-lm-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05618XH
- [M G H LM-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/m-g-h-lm-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05638Q7

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