# Salt Lake Gyrocopters CALIDUS

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05642T8
- Manufacturer (registry): SALT LAKE GYROCOPTERS LLC
- Model: CALIDUS
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · 4 cycle
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/salt-lake-gyrocopters-calidus

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)

- [N247WR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N247WR): [Tooele, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Tooele), built 2024, S/N C000559, Registration pending

## 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 WPR26LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA137), Mar 23, 2026: Salt Lake Gyrocopters Calidus (N247WR), Fairfield, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was nose wheel misalignment at touchdown.

## 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 20260323006949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260323006949A), Mar 23, 2026: Salt Lake Gyrocopters LLC CALIDUS (N247WR), Fairfield, UT, Substantial damage. The pilot was performing touch and go's on runway 17. The event occured on their fourth circuit of the pattern. After touchdown the aircraft stability…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Autogyro CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/autogyro-calidus): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 05632HE
- [Autogyro USA CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/autogyro-usa-calidus): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 1200700
- [Jim Faist CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/jim-faist-calidus): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05631TK
- [Autogyro USA CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/autogyro-usa-calidus): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05636HZ
- [Michael T Montefusco CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/michael-t-montefusco-calidus): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05638C7
- [Jerald H Wilhelm CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/jerald-h-wilhelm-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056309Y
- [Charles Klinkerman CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/charles-klinkerman-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056310F
- [Bill Bertram CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/bill-bertram-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0563131
- [Garold L Kelderman CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/garold-l-kelderman-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05632QX
- [Greg Johnson CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/greg-johnson-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05633DK
- [James Bordino CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/james-bordino-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05633H3
- [Bryan R Fair CALIDUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/bryan-r-fair-calidus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05633QN

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