# Murphy J L LIGHTING BUG

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05616DC
- Manufacturer (registry): MURPHY J L
- Model: LIGHTING BUG
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/murphy-j-l-lighting-bug

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

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## 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.

- [Incident 19910408015539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910408015539I), Apr 8, 1991: Amtr LIGHTINGBUG (N51JM), Lakeland, FL, Minor damage. Lost fuel pressure. Forced landing in field. Hit a cow with left wing tip.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Richards Donald D LIGHTING BUG](https://openairdocs.org/model/richards-donald-d-lighting-bug): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0560125

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