# Starduster SA-300

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 86601MP, 86601MR
- Manufacturer (registry): STARDUSTER
- Model: SA-300
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 105 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 6
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/starduster-sa-300

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 (6)

- [N1468](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1468): [Benkert Daniel D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENKERT%20DANIEL%20D), [Rapid City, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Rapid%20City), built 1968, S/N 210
- [N1698](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1698): [Davis Philip L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20PHILIP%20L), [Spring Hill, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Spring%20Hill), built 1969, S/N FM-1
- [N3892](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3892): [August Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUGUST%20AERO%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1978, S/N 365
- [N6197](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6197): [Nixon David W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIXON%20DAVID%20W), [Waverly, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Waverly), built 1972, S/N 673JF
- [N70RW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70RW): [Hines Thomas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HINES%20THOMAS%20J), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1975, S/N 150
- [N8TJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8TJ): [92nd West Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/92ND%20WEST%20AVIATION%20INC), [Lonoke, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Lonoke), S/N GJS-1000

## NTSB investigations (5)

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 LAX03CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA301), Sep 27, 2003: Starduster SA300 (N1698), Quincy, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB NYC01LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA015), Oct 15, 2000: Moore Starduster SA-300 (N3168), Erwinna, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC94LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA158), Aug 7, 1994: Stulp Starduster  SA 300 (N2091), Ottawa, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: inadequate maintenance which resulted in a corroded gascolator fuel screen restriction fuel flow and resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW84LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA231), May 12, 1984: Starduster SA-300 (N3168), El Paso, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73FKGO7](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FKGO7), Jul 20, 1972: Starduster SA300 (N4706), Peachtree City, GA, destroyed, 2 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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 20030927026809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030927026809A), Sep 27, 2003: Amtr STARDUSTER2 (N1698), Quincy, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Lost control on landing at 2O1. Ground looped causing substantial damage.
- [Accident 20001015039069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001015039069A), Oct 15, 2000: Amtr SA300 (N3168), Erwinna, PA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot departed runway 7 at van sant airport (9N1) aircraft engine was running fine on initial climb out and then it suddenly stopped running. Pilot…
- [Accident 19940807020329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940807020329A), Aug 7, 1994: Amtr SA300 (N2091), Ottawa, OH, Substantial damage. Fuel pressure decreased. Lost part power. Mushed into cornfield. Nosed down rusty fuel screen. Dirty fuel can used.
- [Accident 19840512018309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840512018309A), May 12, 1984: Amtrso STARDUSTER2 (N3168), El Paso, TX, Substantial damage. Engine quit in the pattern. Struck a sand dune short of the runway. Pilot reported he was having fuel pump problems

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Starduster Too SA300](https://openairdocs.org/model/starduster-too-sa300): 6 registered aircraft, registry code 86601M5
- [Starduster Too SA-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/starduster-too-sa-300): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 86601KJ
- [Starduster II SA-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/starduster-ii-sa-300): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 86601MK
- [Lance Ervin W SA-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/lance-ervin-w-sa-300): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603U0
- [Belleau Thomas Roy SA-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/belleau-thomas-roy-sa-300): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607HP
- [Rogers Tim SA300](https://openairdocs.org/model/rogers-tim-sa300): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05612G4
- [Nemyo Thomas SA 300](https://openairdocs.org/model/nemyo-thomas-sa-300): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05612XZ
- [Douglas Hiram P SA-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-hiram-p-sa-300): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614S4
- [Smith James J SA-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-james-j-sa-300): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05616ET
- [Gylten Gary SA-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/gylten-gary-sa-300): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05626IF
- [Cousineau Paul J SA-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/cousineau-paul-j-sa-300): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05627AE
- [Fairbrother Henry P SA-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/fairbrother-henry-p-sa-300): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056286K

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