# Lester Lydzinski NW-FREEDOM

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05635J0
- Manufacturer (registry): LESTER LYDZINSKI
- Model: NW-FREEDOM
- Aircraft type: Weight-shift-control
- Engines: 1 · 4 cycle
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/lester-lydzinski-nw-freedom

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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None matched.

## 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 ERA17FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA265), Aug 6, 2017: North Wing Freedom (N2854L), Green Township, NJ, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's improper preflight setup of the aircraft's foldable wing, during which he incorrectly attached a nylon strap loop pull handle, instead of the steel cable shackle at the end of the strap,…

## 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 20170806012809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170806012809A), Aug 6, 2017: Lester Lydzinski NW-FREEDOM (N2854L), Tranquility, NJ, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Weight shift aircraft wings folded back on climb out causing loss of control.

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