# Molino PIK-20B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 5760104
- Manufacturer (registry): MOLINO OY
- Model: PIK-20B
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 60 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS G31EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G31EU) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Eiriavion Oy
- Registered aircraft: 10
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/molino-pik-20b

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.

- [AD 97-08-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-08-06-R1): Quick Connectors · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13, AS 12, ASK 21 and 39 more. Effective Aug 1, 1997
- [AD 92-07-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-07-07): Flaps and Ailerons · Eiriavion PIK-20 and PIK-20B. Effective Apr 30, 1992
- [AD 84-15-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-15-07): Rudder Bottom Hinge Bracket · Eiriavion PIK-20, PIK-20B and PIK-20D. Effective Nov 23, 1984

## Registered aircraft (10)

- [N129A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N129A): [Gieseke Joe R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIESEKE%20JOE%20R), [Mount Juliet, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Mount%20Juliet), built 1975, S/N 20079
- [N12MR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12MR): [Jonas James P Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONAS%20JAMES%20P%20JR), [Anaconda, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Anaconda), built 1975, S/N 20038
- [N12XM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12XM): [Phillips Gary J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHILLIPS%20GARY%20J), [Cumberland, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Cumberland), built 1975, S/N 20114
- [N20EK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20EK): [Coucke David A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUCKE%20DAVID%20A), [Nashville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Nashville), built 1976, S/N 20122C
- [N20SJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20SJ): [Reuter Gary G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REUTER%20GARY%20G), [Littleton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Littleton), built 1975, S/N 20064
- [N29JH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29JH): [Tampa Bay Soaring Soceity Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAMPA%20BAY%20SOARING%20SOCEITY%20INC), [Zephyrhills, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Zephyrhills), built 1975, S/N 20061
- [N47Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47Z): [Lovin Mark J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOVIN%20MARK%20J), [Longmont, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Longmont), built 1975, S/N 20098
- [N77XT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N77XT): [Carpenter Bruce E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARPENTER%20BRUCE%20E), [Monroe, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Monroe), built 1976, S/N 20100C
- [N96128](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N96128): [Conner John A Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONNER%20JOHN%20A%20JR), [Niceville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Niceville), S/N 20146C
- [N99WU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99WU): [Miller Robert G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20ROBERT%20G), [New Carlisle, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/New%20Carlisle), S/N 20055

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 NYC06CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA150), Jun 17, 2006: Eiriavion PIK 20B (N29JH), Mt. Holly Sprin, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from trees along his final approach path.
- [NTSB FTW86LRA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRA12), Aug 9, 1986: Molino PIK-20B (N20EK), College Station, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81DUG44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUG44), Aug 9, 1981: Molino PIK-20 (N96128), Hemet, CA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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 20060617021879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060617021879A), Jun 17, 2006: Eirvon PIK20E (N29JH), Carlisle, PA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot lost lift in a steep (full flap 90 degree) bank, while in a turn to a landing field. The field was a hay field in the vicinity of the Carlisle…
- [Incident 20040601009559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040601009559I), Jun 1, 2004: Eirvon PIK20E (N29JH), Frederick, MD, Minor damage. (-23) During a soaring competition out of W54, the pilot encountered unexpected clouds and weather moving in. Pilot decided to land at fdk which was closest…
- [Accident 19860809038549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860809038549A), Aug 9, 1986: Eirvon PIK20B (N20EK), College Station, TX, Substantial damage. Ran out of lift on the crosscountry glider flight. Approa ch to a race track was too low and glider struck trees.
- [Accident 19810809048549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810809048549A), Aug 9, 1981: Eirvon PIK20B (N96128), Hemet, CA, Substantial damage. Glider pilot crashed during landing approach. Pilot assembled flap system incorrectly causing split flaps.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Eiriavion PIK 20B](https://openairdocs.org/model/eiriavion-pik-20b): 17 registered aircraft, registry code 5760204

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