# Rainbow Aircraft PTY COBRA

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05902WX
- Manufacturer (registry): RAINBOW AIRCRAFT PTY LTD
- Model: COBRA
- Aircraft type: Weight-shift-control
- Engines: 1 · 2 cycle
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Light sport
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/rainbow-aircraft-pty-cobra

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)

- [N20860](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20860): [Giesler Richard B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIESLER%20RICHARD%20B), [Twin Falls, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Twin%20Falls), built 2002, S/N C-051

## 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 ERA13CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA161), Mar 9, 2013: Rainbow Aircraft PTY Cobra (N78DK), Camden, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the approach to land.

## 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 20130309004019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130309004019A), Mar 9, 2013: Rainbow Aircraft Pty Ltd COBRA (N78DK), Camden, SC, Substantial damage. On March 09, 2013 at approximately 1630 the pilot departed runway 06 at Woodward Field, Camden south carolina, to do pattern work. On the first down wind leg…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Aerotrike COBRA](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerotrike-cobra): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 0590259
- [Allen Donald W COBRA](https://openairdocs.org/model/allen-donald-w-cobra): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056231J
- [Speer Justin R COBRA](https://openairdocs.org/model/speer-justin-r-cobra): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05901UN
- [Stayner Guy A COBRA](https://openairdocs.org/model/stayner-guy-a-cobra): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 059023J
- [Aerotrike COBRA](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerotrike-cobra): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05904O2
- [Haarhoff Chris COBRA](https://openairdocs.org/model/haarhoff-chris-cobra): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05610GZ
- [Forbes COBRA](https://openairdocs.org/model/forbes-cobra): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0565337
- [Morel Richard J COBRA](https://openairdocs.org/model/morel-richard-j-cobra): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05653K4
- [Maurel Raymaod H COBRA](https://openairdocs.org/model/maurel-raymaod-h-cobra): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05653K8
- [Paxia Fred COBRA](https://openairdocs.org/model/paxia-fred-cobra): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05653L1
- [Drahovzal Rudy JR COBRA](https://openairdocs.org/model/drahovzal-rudy-jr-cobra): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05653L2
- [Stivers Forrest P II COBRA](https://openairdocs.org/model/stivers-forrest-p-ii-cobra): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05653M3

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