# Simmons John M BD-5

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05624P6
- Manufacturer (registry): SIMMONS JOHN M
- Model: BD-5
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/simmons-john-m-bd-5

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 (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 WPR20FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA005), Oct 8, 2019: Bede BD5 (N501BD), Camarillo, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The No. 4 connecting rod’s bearing shift and separation of the No. 4 connecting rod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX04LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA229), May 29, 2004: Simmons BD-5 (N501BD), Goodyear, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The overheating and failure of the number 4 connecting rod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during descent.

## 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 20191008014329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191008014329A), Oct 8, 2019: Simmons John M BD-5 (N501BD), Camarillo, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. During takeoff climb-out the pilot reported he could not maintain climb rate. The aircraft was cleared to return to cma. On downwind the aircraft was low and…
- [Accident 20040529009819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040529009819A), May 29, 2004: Amtr BD5 (N501BD), Goodyear, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot reported that during cruise flight, he detected a momentary vibration and then a complete power failure. Pilot was unable to perform a restart and…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Bede BD-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/bede-bd-5): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 1130513
- [Clark Ralph A BD-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/clark-ralph-a-bd-5): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601V2
- [Emer George J JR BD-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/emer-george-j-jr-bd-5): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05612C0
- [Kuklo Robert M BD-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/kuklo-robert-m-bd-5): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617RI
- [Mischke David BD-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/mischke-david-bd-5): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056192S
- [Zane R Gard JR BD-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/zane-r-gard-jr-bd-5): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05638E1
- [Beebe-Dennis BD-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/beebe-dennis-bd-5): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 11307B1
- [Gregg-Schlick BD-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/gregg-schlick-bd-5): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 11307H9
- [Uptain Troy N BD-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/uptain-troy-n-bd-5): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 11307M8
- [Olsen Hugh H BD-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/olsen-hugh-h-bd-5): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05601H2
- [Nolley Mell B BD-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/nolley-mell-b-bd-5): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056027V
- [Ciommo William J BD-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/ciommo-william-j-bd-5): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05603D8

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