# Menzel Conrad SA300 STARDUSTER

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 86603EB
- Manufacturer (registry): MENZEL CONRAD
- Model: SA300 STARDUSTER
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/menzel-conrad-sa300-starduster

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)

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None matched.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 ERA19LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA016), Oct 12, 2018: Sa300 Starduster (N503CM), Byhalia, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path, which resulted a collision with trees short of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL01LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA061), May 26, 2001: Conrad Menzel SA-300 Starduster (N503CM), Jackson, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.

## 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.

- [Accident 20181012019769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181012019769A), Oct 12, 2018: Menzel Conrad SA300 STARDUSTER (N503CM), Byhalia, MS, Substantial damage. The pilot stated he entered the downwind leg for runway 35 at approx. 1200? AGL. Abeam the 35 threshold at approx. 1100? AGL with 80-90MPH. As I initiated a…
- [Accident 20010526010499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010526010499A), May 26, 2001: Amtr SA300 (N503CM), Jackson, MS, Substantial damage. (-23)Landed on runway 16 winds 12 KTS variable with gusts from 270 degrees. Shortly after touchdown aircraft weathervaned into wind. Left rudder applied…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Colvin Clu SA-300 STARDUSTER](https://openairdocs.org/model/colvin-clu-sa-300-starduster): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606HY
- [Poppy Wayne J SA 300 STARDUSTER](https://openairdocs.org/model/poppy-wayne-j-sa-300-starduster): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 86603BS
- [Grady William T SA 300 STARDUSTER](https://openairdocs.org/model/grady-william-t-sa-300-starduster): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05612Y0

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