# Maxair DRIFTER

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 05902I7, 05903U4
- Manufacturer (registry): MAXAIR · MAXAIR AIRCRAFT CORP
- Model: DRIFTER
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · 2 cycle
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Light sport
- Registered aircraft: 5
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/maxair-drifter

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

## 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 (5)

- [N105AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105AW): [Wright Laura J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WRIGHT%20LAURA%20J), [Hagerstown, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Hagerstown), built 1990, S/N 1931
- [N123JE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123JE): [Kerns James W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KERNS%20JAMES%20W), [Dover, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Dover), built 1998, S/N JE2
- [N2543W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2543W): [Harlan William T Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARLAN%20WILLIAM%20T%20JR), [Beaumont, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Beaumont), built 2007, S/N 9134
- [N5602B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5602B): [Fournerat Kevin T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOURNERAT%20KEVIN%20T), [Vidor, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Vidor), built 1980, S/N 494
- [N80719](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80719): [Ohler Ron](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OHLER%20RON), [Nashville, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Nashville), built 2007, S/N XP-503-49

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA09LA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA452), Aug 9, 2009: Maxair Drifter (N160HA), Bumpass, VA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The accelerated stall induced by the pilot in a steep turn to avoid obstacles during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s chosen takeoff path and the density altitude.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Anderson Egerton A DRIFTER](https://openairdocs.org/model/anderson-egerton-a-drifter): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05901WW
- [Horton Dan DRIFTER](https://openairdocs.org/model/horton-dan-drifter): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0561200
- [Moore Robert W DRIFTER](https://openairdocs.org/model/moore-robert-w-drifter): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05627HE
- [Wilkes Brett DRIFTER](https://openairdocs.org/model/wilkes-brett-drifter): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05629LQ
- [Smith Morris W DRIFTER](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-morris-w-drifter): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056380N
- [De Villegas Anita DRIFTER](https://openairdocs.org/model/de-villegas-anita-drifter): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0564171
- [Vonlinsome John E DRIFTER](https://openairdocs.org/model/vonlinsome-john-e-drifter): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05675PQ
- [Leza-Aircam DRIFTER](https://openairdocs.org/model/leza-aircam-drifter): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05901SC
- [Trick Trikes DRIFTER](https://openairdocs.org/model/trick-trikes-drifter): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05901XG
- [Roth Lonnie R DRIFTER](https://openairdocs.org/model/roth-lonnie-r-drifter): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 059027R
- [Sotero Albert DRIFTER](https://openairdocs.org/model/sotero-albert-drifter): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05903FO
- [Lockwood Leeza DRIFTER](https://openairdocs.org/model/lockwood-leeza-drifter): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05903Q5

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