# Magni Builder M-16

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05639L0
- Manufacturer (registry): MAGNI BUILDER LLC
- Model: M-16
- 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/magni-builder-m-16

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)

- [N271BP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N271BP): [Southern Gyro LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20GYRO%20LLC), [Foley, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Foley), S/N 16202675

## 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 ERA25FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA071), Dec 9, 2024: Magni Builder M-16 (N271BP), Foley, AL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The sport pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during initial climb, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.

## 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 20241209018099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241209018099A), Dec 9, 2024: Magni Builder LLC M-16 (N271BP), Foley, AL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. During climb-out, the pilot lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft descended and impacted the departure runway. The aircraft was destroyed by the impact…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Magni Gyro M16](https://openairdocs.org/model/magni-gyro-m16): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 059036B

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