# Mcknight FLYBABY 1A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0562241
- Manufacturer (registry): MCKNIGHT
- Model: FLYBABY 1A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 85 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcknight-flybaby-1a

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)

- [N3826](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3826): [Hinckle David S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HINCKLE%20DAVID%20S), [Richmond, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Richmond), built 1972, S/N 66-66

## 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 MKC85LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA221), Sep 21, 1985: Lon J. Mcknight Flybaby 1A (N3826), Lebanon, MO, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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.

- [Incident 20150429006089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150429006089I), Apr 29, 2015: Mcknight FLYBABY 1A (N3826), Hamilton, OH, Minor damage. Pilot was hand propping his low wing homebuilt airplane. When started the aircraft jumped the chalks and started to roll. The pilot hopped up onto the wing and…
- [Accident 19850921067709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850921067709A), Sep 21, 1985: Amtrbw FLYBABY1 (N3826), Lebanon, MO, Substantial damage. Engine quit in flight after aircraft was washed. Possible water in fuel. Pilot had no medical or biennial.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 99ZZZX4198](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4198), Sep 28, 1999: STRUT. CRACKED. RIGHT SIDE LANDING, GEAR 'V' STRUT FAILURE. FRACTURED THROUGH 2 PLYS INSIDE. FRACTURED THROUGH ONE PLY OUTSIDE AND INNER PLY SEPARATED ABOUT 4 INCHES. SPLIT FRO

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Grier FLY BABY 1A](https://openairdocs.org/model/grier-fly-baby-1a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601LP
- [Peters William R FLY BABY 1A](https://openairdocs.org/model/peters-william-r-fly-baby-1a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05605X9
- [Hunt Robert Frank FLYBABY 1A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hunt-robert-frank-flybaby-1a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606JW
- [Rountree Joseph R FLY BABY 1A](https://openairdocs.org/model/rountree-joseph-r-fly-baby-1a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05615AP
- [Sammons Guy L FLYBABY 1A](https://openairdocs.org/model/sammons-guy-l-flybaby-1a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05616OG
- [Mattos Jesse T FLY BABY 1A](https://openairdocs.org/model/mattos-jesse-t-fly-baby-1a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05620NA
- [Sharp Russell E FLYBABY-1A](https://openairdocs.org/model/sharp-russell-e-flybaby-1a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056218S
- [Garoutte Byron J FLYBABY 1A](https://openairdocs.org/model/garoutte-byron-j-flybaby-1a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05621VZ
- [Ashura Michael J FLYBABY 1A](https://openairdocs.org/model/ashura-michael-j-flybaby-1a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05623GC
- [Brown Craig FLYBABY 1A](https://openairdocs.org/model/brown-craig-flybaby-1a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05623RO
- [Long Mark FLYBABY 1A](https://openairdocs.org/model/long-mark-flybaby-1a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05625DI
- [Warner Kirk FLYBABY 1A](https://openairdocs.org/model/warner-kirk-flybaby-1a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056263T

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