# Main Air RAPIER

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05902N4
- Manufacturer (registry): MAIN AIR
- Model: RAPIER
- Aircraft type: Weight-shift-control
- Engines: 1 · 2 cycle
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Light sport
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/main-air-rapier

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 (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 GAA15CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA212), Aug 2, 2015: Main Air Rapier (N5142U), Reidsville, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot landed with variable wind conditions, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent impact 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 20150802015469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150802015469A), Aug 2, 2015: Main Air RAPIER (N5142U), Stoneville, NC, Substantial damage. While landing N5142U at ksif on August 02, 2015, at approximately 1526 LCL, [privacy data omitted] encountered a thermal/gust of wind which lifted the right…

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