# Rice Special 3

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05601YQ
- Manufacturer (registry): RICE SPECIAL
- Model: 3
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 85 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/rice-special-3

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)

- [N691](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N691): [Rice James L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICE%20JAMES%20L), [Mckinney, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mckinney), built 1958, S/N 3

## 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 IAD79DLQ14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79DLQ14), Jun 1, 1979: Rice Spcl (N691), Bowling Green, KY, substantial damage

## 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 19790601025399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790601025399A), Jun 1, 1979: Amtr RICESPEC (N691), Bowling Green, KY, Substantial damage. Engine failed, causing a forced landing. No malfunction of engine found.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Faust 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/faust-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601JU
- [Parks 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/parks-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601WM
- [Nimbus 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/nimbus-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603YX
- [Gemini Industries 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/gemini-industries-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05902LS
- [Tin Wind 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/tin-wind-3): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056014K
- [Yarger Varmint 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/yarger-varmint-3): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056017X
- [Lobet Ganaobie 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/lobet-ganaobie-3): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056019F
- [Halsmer Aero Car 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/halsmer-aero-car-3): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05601MJ
- [Hawk 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/hawk-3): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05603PH
- [Halsmer Safety Twin 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/halsmer-safety-twin-3): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0560645
- [Curtis-Sullivan 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/curtis-sullivan-3): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05611GJ
- [Troyer Dan D 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/troyer-dan-d-3): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05623BY

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