# Pipistrel TAURUS

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05630YL
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPISTREL
- Model: TAURUS
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/pipistrel-taurus

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 (1)

- [N923KP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N923KP): [Porter Kerry](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PORTER%20KERRY), [Oakley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Oakley), built 2016, S/N 156 T 503 LSA

## 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 CEN11FA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA465), Jul 8, 2011: Pipistrel Taurus (N261T), Durango, CO, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control during the off-airport landing in strong winds, which resulted in a hard landing.

## 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 20110708015189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110708015189A), Jul 8, 2011: Pipistrel TAURUS (N261T), Durango, CO, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Pilot was observed manuvering momentarily low over the mountainous golf course and the engine sounded as if it was running. Shortly after witnesses observed…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Pipistrel Lsa TAURUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/pipistrel-lsa-taurus): 5 registered aircraft, registry code 060008X
- [Pipistrel D O O Ajdovscina TAURUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/pipistrel-d-o-o-ajdovscina-taurus): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 05633P8
- [Pipistrel D O O TAURUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/pipistrel-d-o-o-taurus): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 06001C3
- [Airgyro TAURUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/airgyro-taurus): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05636TV

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