# Merk Stephen T-BIRD TBT06

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 056040T
- Manufacturer (registry): MERK STEPHEN
- Model: T-BIRD TBT06
- 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/merk-stephen-t-bird-tbt06

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 CHI04LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA231), Aug 17, 2004: Stephen T-Bird TBT06 (N655DM), Gobles, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the climb capabilities of the airplane. The downdraft and the trees were…

## 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 20040817028299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040817028299A), Aug 17, 2004: Amtr TBIRDTBT06 (N655DM), Gobles, MI, Substantial damage. (-23) Mark eggleston, the owner, had asked dwight fleming if he could teach him how to fly. Dwight said yes as he had been flying ultra lights for about 20…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Golden Circle Air T-BIRD TBT06](https://openairdocs.org/model/golden-circle-air-t-bird-tbt06): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 059024M

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