# Legate Ralph N LEGATE STITS SKYCOUP

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8651216
- Manufacturer (registry): LEGATE RALPH N
- Model: LEGATE STITS SKYCOUP
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/legate-ralph-n-legate-stits-skycoup

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)

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## 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 FTW92LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA069), Feb 13, 1992: Ralph Legate Stits Skycoup (N92RL), Conway, AR, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE WITH THE GUY WIRE. A FACTOR WAS THE FUEL STARVATION CAUSED BY FAILURE OF THE CARBURETOR FLOAT.

## 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 19920213002899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920213002899A), Feb 13, 1992: Amtrsa STITSSA7D (N92RL), Conway, AR, Destroyed. Carbuetor float stuck in open position. Flooded engine lost power. Struck power line and crashed on forced landing.

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