# Rice CASSUTT III M

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1970311
- Manufacturer (registry): RICE
- Model: CASSUTT III M
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 111 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/rice-cassutt-iii-m

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)

- [N6978](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6978): [Jackson Kent S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACKSON%20KENT%20S), [Washington, DC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DC/Washington), built 1974, S/N 11221

## 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 19850421017459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850421017459I), Apr 21, 1985: Amtrsx CASSUTT3 (N6978), San Antonio, TX, Minor damage. Aircraft nosed over after tailwheel steering was disabled by arresting cable.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Smith CASSUTT IIIM](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-cassutt-iiim): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 1970333
- [Stevens Wayne E II CASSUTT III M](https://openairdocs.org/model/stevens-wayne-e-ii-cassutt-iii-m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601RY
- [Wright Anthony Lawrence CASSUTT III M](https://openairdocs.org/model/wright-anthony-lawrence-cassutt-iii-m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603P4
- [Fritsch William W CASSUTT IIIM](https://openairdocs.org/model/fritsch-william-w-cassutt-iiim): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056109L
- [Melanson Marvin CASSUTT III M](https://openairdocs.org/model/melanson-marvin-cassutt-iii-m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0563003
- [Harrop William Gary CASSUTT III M](https://openairdocs.org/model/harrop-william-gary-cassutt-iii-m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0563099
- [Jerry Williams CASSUTT IIIM](https://openairdocs.org/model/jerry-williams-cassutt-iiim): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05633DX
- [Magee W H CASSUTT IIIM](https://openairdocs.org/model/magee-w-h-cassutt-iiim): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05636TO
- [Coleman Stephen A CASSUTT IIIM](https://openairdocs.org/model/coleman-stephen-a-cassutt-iiim): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056380V
- [Edwards J G CASSUTT III M](https://openairdocs.org/model/edwards-j-g-cassutt-iii-m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1970139
- [Kuenzi Steve CASSUTT III M](https://openairdocs.org/model/kuenzi-steve-cassutt-iii-m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1970140
- [Anusiewicz CASSUTT III M](https://openairdocs.org/model/anusiewicz-cassutt-iii-m): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1970201

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