# Pilatus B-4

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7090105
- Manufacturer (registry): PILATUS
- Model: B-4
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 67 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 8
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/pilatus-b-4

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 (8)

- [N29KS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29KS): [Hoover Michael B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOOVER%20MICHAEL%20B), [Ridgeland, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Ridgeland), S/N 144
- [N44UP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44UP): [Codwise Bruce K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CODWISE%20BRUCE%20K), [Wardensville, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Wardensville), built 1976, S/N 215
- [N48300](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48300): [Cottingham Jason L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COTTINGHAM%20JASON%20L), [Cincinnati, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Cincinnati), built 1975, S/N 145
- [N62513](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62513): [Cleveland Soaring Society Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLEVELAND%20SOARING%20SOCIETY%20INC), [Hartville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Hartville), built 1973, S/N 053
- [N65334](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65334): [Sauberli Dean D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAUBERLI%20DEAN%20D), [East Bernard, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/East%20Bernard), built 1976, S/N 204
- [N8349](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8349): [Meads Andrew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEADS%20ANDREW), [Hatfield, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Hatfield), built 1973, S/N 062
- [N99974](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99974): [Dmc Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DMC%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Naples, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Naples), built 1974, S/N 165
- [N999WH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N999WH): [Red Wing Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RED%20WING%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Osceola, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Osceola), S/N 162

## 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 FTW89DPA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DPA02), Oct 17, 1988: Pilatus B4PC11 (N8349), Bridgeport, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75DXQ43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75DXQ43), May 24, 1975: Pilatus B-4 (N99986), Schurz, NV, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 19920619024699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920619024699I), Jun 19, 1992: Pilats B4PC11A (N99975), Dayton, OH, Minor damage. Crosswind headed glider to right on takeoff roll. Tow released to abort. Hit taxiway light with wing.
- [Accident 19881017048329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881017048329A), Oct 17, 1988: Pilats B4PC11A (N8349), Bridgeport, TX, Substantial damage. Tow rope separated on auto tow takeoff. Mushed into trees to avoid deep rocky gullies.
- [Accident 19750524015789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750524015789A), May 24, 1975: Pilats B4PC11AF (N99986), Schurz, NV, Substantial damage. Wea brief by soaring meet ops. Lnd on road due severe turb & hi sink rate. Gusting to 40K.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Sea-Bow International B-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/sea-bow-international-b-4): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 05904S5
- [Benson B4](https://openairdocs.org/model/benson-b4): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05638BB

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