# Sampson PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 7040168, 70401UA, 7040327
- Manufacturer (registry): SAMPSON
- Model: PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 60 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/sampson-pietenpol-aircamper

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

## 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 (3)

- [N12938](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12938): [Lovley Forrest T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOVLEY%20FORREST%20T), [Jordan, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Jordan), built 1970, S/N EMS-1
- [N12939](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12939): [Anderson Rick L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20RICK%20L), [Valley City, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Valley%20City), built 1972, S/N EMS-2
- [N47173](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47173): [Ripplinger Edward F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIPPLINGER%20EDWARD%20F), [Chesterfield, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Chesterfield), built 1979, S/N EMS-3

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 MKC83FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA167), Jul 29, 1983: Pietenpal AIR Camper (N12938), Saint Ansgar, IA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC81FCD36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCD36), Aug 17, 1981: Pietenpol Aircmp (N12939), Blakesburg, IA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 19830729036499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830729036499A), Jul 29, 1983: Amtrpl AIRCAMPER (N12938), St Ansgar, IA, Substantial damage. Lost control and entered a spin when ailerons jammed in a banked atitude. Gas can in front seat possible blockage.
- [Accident 19810817049989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810817049989A), Aug 17, 1981: Amtrpl AIRCAMPER (N12939), Blakesburg, IA, Substantial damage. Misunderstanding arose as to who had control of airplane from separate cockpits. Flew into ground at cruise power

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Bradford Kyle R PIETENPOL AIR CAMPER](https://openairdocs.org/model/bradford-kyle-r-pietenpol-air-camper): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056053G
- [Mains Donald L PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER](https://openairdocs.org/model/mains-donald-l-pietenpol-aircamper): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056053Y
- [Cuy Michael D PIETENPOL AIR CAMPER](https://openairdocs.org/model/cuy-michael-d-pietenpol-air-camper): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05605C0
- [Greenlee John PIETENPOL AIR CAMPER](https://openairdocs.org/model/greenlee-john-pietenpol-air-camper): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606O7
- [Lubben Thomas H PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER](https://openairdocs.org/model/lubben-thomas-h-pietenpol-aircamper): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606OW
- [Hoffman G W PIETENPOL AIR CAMPER](https://openairdocs.org/model/hoffman-g-w-pietenpol-air-camper): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056070W
- [Sury Jim A PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER](https://openairdocs.org/model/sury-jim-a-pietenpol-aircamper): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607BV
- [Rambo Gene PIETENPOL AIR CAMPER](https://openairdocs.org/model/rambo-gene-pietenpol-air-camper): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607IW
- [Cunningham Timothy B PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER](https://openairdocs.org/model/cunningham-timothy-b-pietenpol-aircamper): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607L0
- [Hall Dennis PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER](https://openairdocs.org/model/hall-dennis-pietenpol-aircamper): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05610CX
- [Robbins Larry PIETENPOL AIR CAMPER](https://openairdocs.org/model/robbins-larry-pietenpol-air-camper): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05610TZ
- [Fedelem Joseph J PIETENPOL AIR CAMPER](https://openairdocs.org/model/fedelem-joseph-j-pietenpol-air-camper): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056115O

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