# Michael Burton CALIDUS

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05633B9
- Manufacturer (registry): MICHAEL BURTON
- Model: CALIDUS
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · 4 cycle
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/michael-burton-calidus

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 (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 WPR16LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA114), May 20, 2016: Michael Burton Calidus (N50NE), Fruitland, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper judgment in conducting a flight in a gyroplane over mountainous terrain near its demonstrated maximum operating altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance…
- [NTSB CEN15CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA128), Jan 6, 2015: Burton Calidus (N50NE), Grand Junction, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain that was along the planned route of flight.

## 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 20160520024549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160520024549A), May 20, 2016: Michael Burton CALIDUS (N50NE), Fruitland, UT, Substantial damage. On a VFR flight the aircraft collided with mountainous terrain. The cross-country flight departed duchesne, Utah about 30 minutes prior to the accident with a…
- [Accident 20150106000249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150106000249A), Jan 6, 2015: Michael Burton CALIDUS (N50NE), Glade Park, CO, Substantial damage. Aircraft departed montrose Colorado at approx 1630, heading toward spanish fork Utah in a north west direction. Attempted to climb over mountainous terrain,…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Autogyro CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/autogyro-calidus): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 05632HE
- [Autogyro USA CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/autogyro-usa-calidus): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 1200700
- [Jim Faist CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/jim-faist-calidus): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05631TK
- [Autogyro USA CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/autogyro-usa-calidus): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05636HZ
- [Michael T Montefusco CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/michael-t-montefusco-calidus): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05638C7
- [Jerald H Wilhelm CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/jerald-h-wilhelm-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056309Y
- [Charles Klinkerman CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/charles-klinkerman-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056310F
- [Bill Bertram CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/bill-bertram-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0563131
- [Garold L Kelderman CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/garold-l-kelderman-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05632QX
- [Greg Johnson CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/greg-johnson-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05633DK
- [James Bordino CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/james-bordino-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05633H3
- [Bryan R Fair CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/bryan-r-fair-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05633QN

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