# Shaffer-Richard AIRCAMPER GN-1

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7040345
- Manufacturer (registry): SHAFFER-RICHARD
- Model: AIRCAMPER GN-1
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/shaffer-richard-aircamper-gn-1

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)

- [N2308C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2308C): [Metzel Larry J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/METZEL%20LARRY%20J), [Garland, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Garland), built 1980, S/N GN-1-632

## 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 MIA00LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA159), May 17, 2000: Richard Shaffer Aircamper GN-1 (N2308C), Florence, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control after takeoff resulting in the uncontrolled descent and impact on a closed runway.

## 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 20000517006389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000517006389A), May 17, 2000: N2308C, Florence, SC, No damage. (-23) On may 17, 2000 at 1126 local time, Mr. James hodges, the registered owner and sole occupant of experimental amateur built aircraft, N2308C attemptied a…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Depratti D Robert JR AIRCAMPER GN-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/depratti-d-robert-jr-aircamper-gn-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7040233
- [Kayes AIR CAMPER GN-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/kayes-air-camper-gn-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 70401BJ

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