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Porterfield CP-65

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 6480118

Manufacturer (registry)
PORTERFIELD
Model
CP-65
Registry code
6480118
Registered
19 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
76 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-720
Holder
Bradley Rankin

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 41

1940Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 1

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

Airframe · Porterfield CP-65

AD 44-04-03Wings
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Registered aircraft · 19

N25453Yates Cecil R · Westminster, CABuilt 1940 · S/N 651N25499Slinger LLC · Randolph, WIBuilt 1940 · S/N 654N25539Koblenzer F Matt · Key Largo, FLS/N 660
See all 19 registered aircraft
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  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 5

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB GAA19CA147Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPorterfield CP 65 · Aberdeen, SDThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.Feb 23, 2019 · N37716 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05CA086Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPorterfield CP-65 · Jaffrey, NHThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident was the drop off/descending embankment at the runway's edge.Jun 24, 2005 · N37709 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX99FA261Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPorterfield CP-65 · Johnson Valley, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting to make a precautionary landing, which resulted in a stall/spin and collision with the terrain. A factor in his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed is the pilot's likely diverted…Aug 2, 1999 · N32409 · DestroyedNTSB NYC77FFJ15Accident · No injuriesClosedPorterfield CP-65 · Hilton, NYApr 12, 1977 · N37716 · Substantial damageNTSB OAK73DVG73Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPorterfield CP-65 · Esparto, CAJun 23, 1973 · N27280 · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 6

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20240810010679IPorterfield CP-65 · Lamoni, IAAircraft nosed over during take off roll resulting in propeller ground strike and engine damage.Aug 10, 2024 · N32428 · Minor damageAccident 20190223010479APorterfield CP-65 · Aberdeen, SDPilot opted to perform a touch & go maneuver on the frozen lake richmond 8 miles nw of Aberdeen, SD. Snow was deeper than expected. Upon touchdown, wheels sank into snow, halting forward movement, which caused the aircraft to pivot over upside down.Feb 23, 2019 · N37716 · Substantial damageAccident 20050624012479ANorwst CP65PORTFLD · Jaffrey, NH(-23) On 6-24-2005, at 1330 EDT, a porterfield CP-65, N37709, piloted by [privacy data omitted] during landing on rwy 34 at jaffery, NH (afn), lost directional control due to a gust of wind and departed the left side of the runway. The aircraft continued over…Jun 24, 2005 · N37709 · Substantial damageAccident 19990802010609ANorwst CP65PORTFLD · Yucca Valley, CAAcft crashed on take-off under unknown circumstances and was destroyed, the pilot/sole occupant suffered fatal injuries. (.19) on August 2, 1999, approximately 1332 hours pacific daylight time, a porterfield CP-65, N32409, lost control and collided with…Aug 2, 1999 · N32409 · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19770412007949ANorwst CP65PORTFLD · Hilton, NYPilot/pax each weigh 200LBS. Acft failed to climb after takeoff.Apr 12, 1977 · N37716 · Substantial damageAccident 19730623016689ANorwst FP65PORTFLD · Esparto, CAJun 23, 1973 · N27280 · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 22

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSwift Fuels LLCSTC SA00079NYInstallation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.Airwolf Filter CorporationSTC SA00081NYInstallation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.Alcor LLC
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Porterfield-Rankin CP-651 registered aircraftRegistry code 6480119
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  WHERE m.match_key = 'CP65' AND m.code NOT IN ('6480118')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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