# Ryan Aeronautical ST-A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7830402
- Manufacturer (registry): RYAN AERONAUTICAL
- Model: ST-A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 92 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS ATC 571](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20571) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Ryan Aeronautical Company
- Registered aircraft: 23
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/ryan-aeronautical-st-a

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 (23)

- [N14911](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14911): [Fisher Kurt](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FISHER%20KURT), [San Luis Obispo, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Luis%20Obispo), built 1935, S/N 104
- [N14954](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14954): [Peters Gary](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETERS%20GARY), [Clarkston, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Clarkston), built 1935, S/N 110
- [N14955](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14955): [Freeman Stephen K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FREEMAN%20STEPHEN%20K), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), built 1936, S/N 133
- [N14956](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14956): [Lee Larry W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEE%20LARRY%20W), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), S/N 112
- [N14957](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14957): [Barber Fred L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARBER%20FRED%20L), [Smithville, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Smithville), built 1935, S/N 113
- [N14982](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14982): [Burger Bernard F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURGER%20BERNARD%20F), [Orange, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Orange), built 1936, S/N 114
- [N14983](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14983): [Autry Marbella A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUTRY%20MARBELLA%20A), [Montrose, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Montrose), built 1936, S/N 115
- [N14984](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14984): [Monaco Donald F Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONACO%20DONALD%20F%20TRUSTEE), [Modesto, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Modesto), built 1936, S/N 116
- [N14985](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14985): [Sweet Tea Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWEET%20TEA%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), S/N 117
- [N14987](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14987): [Richards John F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICHARDS%20JOHN%20F), [Ventura, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Ventura), S/N 124
- [N16039](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16039): [Bowe Walter C Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWE%20WALTER%20C%20TRUSTEE), [Sonoma, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sonoma), built 1936, S/N 128
- [N17351](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17351): [Somers Charles Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOMERS%20CHARLES%20MICHAEL), [Hillsboro, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hillsboro), built 1937, S/N 154
- [N17352](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17352): [Ryan Air Exposition LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RYAN%20AIR%20EXPOSITION%20LLC), [Vacaville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Vacaville), built 1937, S/N 156
- [N17353](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17353): [Creative Interiors Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CREATIVE%20INTERIORS%20INC), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1937, S/N 157
- [N17357](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17357): [Xstac LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/XSTAC%20LLC), [Flower Mound, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Flower%20Mound), built 1937, S/N 162
- [N17369](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17369): [Tidmore Argie D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIDMORE%20ARGIE%20D), [Pottsville, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Pottsville), built 1937, S/N 174
- [N18902](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18902): [Airpower Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRPOWER%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Ottumwa, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Ottumwa), built 1938, S/N 198
- [N18922](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18922): [Sundale Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUNDALE%20AVIATION%20INC), [Erwinna, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Erwinna), built 1939, S/N 312
- [N18923](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18923): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 1939, S/N 322
- [N26JC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26JC): [Silver Eagle LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SILVER%20EAGLE%20LLC), [Garden City, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Garden%20City), built 1937, S/N 148
- [N7779](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7779): [Leon Arnaldo M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEON%20ARNALDO%20M), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), S/N 476
- [N86555](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N86555): [Barber Fred L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARBER%20FRED%20L), [Smithville, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Smithville), S/N 111
- [N9E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9E): [Newcomer David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEWCOMER%20DAVID), [Portsmouth, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Portsmouth), built 1939, S/N 355

## NTSB investigations (13)

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 LAX93LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA267), Jun 26, 1993: Ryan ST-A (N14987), Fresno, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, THE HIGH RUNWAY VEGETATION, AND THE LEFT QUARTERING TAILWIND.
- [NTSB LAX87LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA220), May 30, 1987: Ryan ST-A (N14954), Mariposa, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC85FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA180), Aug 10, 1985: Ryan ST-A (N17351), Versailles, MO, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB DEN81FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA048), Jul 10, 1981: Ryan Aero ST-A (N27JG), Eaton, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB LAX80DUJ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DUJ11), Nov 6, 1979: Ryan ST-A (N14985), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA076), Sep 28, 1977: Ryan ST-A (N17346), Mason, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB IAD77FIG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FIG30), Jul 1, 1977: Ryan ST-A (N17364), Frederick, MD, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73FCA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73FCA01), Jul 3, 1972: Ryan ST-A (N17364), Williamsburg, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70D0050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70D0050), Jul 7, 1969: Ryan ST-A (N17352), Ackley, IA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0282), Apr 26, 1969: Ryan ST-A (N14954), Antioch, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67F0141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0141), Aug 1, 1966: Ryan ST-A (N14985), Schenectady, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA66F0007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66F0007), May 31, 1965: Ryan ST-A (N18923), Olympia, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X4155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X4155), Sep 26, 1964: Ryan STA (N18923), Whidbey Is, WA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (10)

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 20201128019379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201128019379I), Nov 28, 2020: Ryan Aeronautical ST-A (N14984), Modesto, CA, Minor damage. Aircraft ground looped during landing roll-out on rwy 28R.
- [Incident 20010801021779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010801021779I), Aug 1, 2001: Ryan STA (N26JC), Manassas, VA, Minor damage. (-23) R lot landing at Manassas (hef) regional airport. On landing pilot's foot slipped off brake causing aircraft to ground loop. Aircraft flipped up and came…
- [Incident 19950615021039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950615021039I), Jun 15, 1995: Ryan STA (N17357), Sonoma, CA. Fuel line leak on local flight. Landed off airport. Repaired. Flew back to airport.
- [Accident 19930626020449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930626020449A), Jun 26, 1993: Ryan STA (N14987), Fresno, CA, Substantial damage. Reported engine problem. Ran off side of unmowed strip on precautiony landing. Nosed over. No engine defects found.
- [Accident 19870530059009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870530059009A), May 30, 1987: Ryan STA (N14954), Mariposa, CA, Substantial damage. Lost directional control after raising tail on takeoff roll. Departed runway, struck a berm, flipped over.
- [Accident 19850810062849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850810062849A), Aug 10, 1985: Ryan STA (N17351), Versailles, MO, Destroyed. VFR pilot flew into IFR conditions. Aircraft impacted ground in nose down wings level attitude with high speed.
- [Accident 19810710041509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810710041509A), Jul 10, 1981: Ryan STA (N27JG), Eaton, CO, Destroyed. Aircraft made split s maneuver from about 500 feet AGL. Crash occurred during recovery.
- [Accident 19791106040199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791106040199A), Nov 6, 1979: Ryan STA (N14985), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. Left brake dragged on landing roll. Airplane groundlooped, flipped over. Pilot unskilled in type.
- [Accident 19770928030869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770928030869A), Sep 28, 1977: Ryan STA (N17346), Mason, TX, Destroyed. Blood alcohol lvl 118MG ,urine 197MG .
- [Accident 19770701020419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770701020419A), Jul 1, 1977: Ryan STA (N17364), Frederick, MD, Substantial damage. Variable gusting to 15K.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (8)

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

- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International
- [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc
- [STC SA1364GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1364GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SA00478CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc
- [STC SA1626NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International
- [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Golden Age STA](https://openairdocs.org/model/golden-age-sta): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05613JU
- [Miniplane STA](https://openairdocs.org/model/miniplane-sta): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 83501GR

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