# Mcnear Joseph P EXPLORER COUPE 2000

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 056040A
- Manufacturer (registry): MCNEAR JOSEPH P
- Model: EXPLORER COUPE 2000
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcnear-joseph-p-explorer-coupe-2000

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## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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## 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 ERA09LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA198), Mar 14, 2009: McNear Explorer Coupe (N5098L), Okeechobee, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the gyrocopter while taxiing for 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 20090314004059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090314004059A), Mar 14, 2009: Mcnear EXPLORERCOU (N5098L), Okeechobee, FL, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) On March 14, 2009, at 1016 eastern daylight time, an amateur built/experimental explorer coupe 2000, N5098L, experienced the loss operational control…

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