# Scherer COUGER-A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 6250211
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHERER
- Model: COUGER-A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 97 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/scherer-couger-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

None registered with this model now.

## 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 LAX83FUG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUG01), Oct 3, 1982: Cougar A (N87DS), El Mirage, CA, destroyed

## 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 19821008060159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821008060159A), Oct 8, 1982: Amtrev COUGAR1 (N87DS), El Mirage, CA, Destroyed. Lost power after takeoff. Crash landed in desert off airport. Binding throttle mixture control shaft leaned mixture
- [Incident 19810314027349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810314027349I), Mar 14, 1981: Amtrev COUGAR1 (N87DS), Compton, CA, Minor damage. During climb following takeoff engine lost power. Pilot cut engine and hit runway hard damaging nose gear and prop.

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