# Magniflight M24 ORION

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05636L8
- Manufacturer (registry): MAGNIFLIGHT LLC
- Model: M24 ORION
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/magniflight-m24-orion

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 (2)

- [N3777W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3777W): [Layton John Evan M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAYTON%20JOHN%20EVAN%20M), [Madison, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Madison), built 2018, S/N 24181304
- [N4777W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4777W): [Bell Brian C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20BRIAN%20C), [Hillsboro, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Hillsboro), built 2020, S/N 24192364

## 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 CEN25LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA022), Oct 19, 2024: Magniflight M24 Orion (N4777W), Valmeyer, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control due to flight control interference by the passenger during takeoff.

## 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 20241019016369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241019016369A), Oct 19, 2024: Magniflight LLC M24 ORION (N4777W), Valmeyer, IL, Substantial damage. A gyroplane with one passenger attempted to takeoff on an approved grass runway. During takeoff the pilot rotated prior to reaching his rotation takeoff speed.…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Aerial Effects M24 ORION](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerial-effects-m24-orion): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05639FB
- [Magni Gyro M24 ORION](https://openairdocs.org/model/magni-gyro-m24-orion): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05640GP
- [Magni Partners M24 ORION](https://openairdocs.org/model/magni-partners-m24-orion): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056351Z
- [Blade M24 ORION](https://openairdocs.org/model/blade-m24-orion): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056365S
- [Julian I Galvis M-24 ORION](https://openairdocs.org/model/julian-i-galvis-m-24-orion): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056366K
- [Keenan Willard B M24 ORION](https://openairdocs.org/model/keenan-willard-b-m24-orion): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05637V7
- [William Everett M24 ORION](https://openairdocs.org/model/william-everett-m24-orion): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056380W
- [Donald Hodges M24 ORION](https://openairdocs.org/model/donald-hodges-m24-orion): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056381F
- [Dwight Potter M24 ORION](https://openairdocs.org/model/dwight-potter-m24-orion): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056383I
- [Rocky Mountain Gyroplanes M24 ORION](https://openairdocs.org/model/rocky-mountain-gyroplanes-m24-orion): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056385Y
- [Thomas Baldyga M24 ORION](https://openairdocs.org/model/thomas-baldyga-m24-orion): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05638FH
- [Mikes Gyros M24 ORION](https://openairdocs.org/model/mikes-gyros-m24-orion): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05638LS

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