# Steele Ralph Bruce STEEN SKYBOLT

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05655BW
- Manufacturer (registry): STEELE RALPH BRUCE
- Model: STEEN SKYBOLT
- 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/steele-ralph-bruce-steen-skybolt

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)

- [N858RS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N858RS): [Torrent Stephen C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TORRENT%20STEPHEN%20C), [Louisburg, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Louisburg), built 1981, S/N 100RS

## 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 ERA13LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA238), May 11, 2013: Steele Ralph Bruce Steen Skybolt (N858RS), Windsor, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to initiate an aerobatic maneuver with insufficient altitude to recover before ground impact.
- [NTSB SEA02LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA068), Apr 11, 2002: Steele Steen Skybolt (N858RS), Coeur d' Alene, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.

## 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 20130511006639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130511006639A), May 11, 2013: Steele Ralph Bruce STEEN SKYBOLT (N858RS), Windsor, NC, Destroyed. [privacy data omitted] Arrived at a fly-in with no issues. [privacy data omitted] Stated that he took off and was going to perform some wingovers for the…
- [Accident 20020411010419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020411010419A), Apr 11, 2002: Amtr STEENSKYBOLT (N858RS), Coeur D Alene, ID, No damage. (-23) Pilot was unable to maintain control of the aircraft upon landing, aircraft then ground looped on the runway in coe.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2002FA0001113](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001113), Sep 20, 2002: BLADE. DAMAGED. PROP WAS REMOVED WITH 135.0 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL. REASON FOR REMOVAL WAS TO EVALUATE PROP FOR POSSIBLE TRADE IN. DURING PRELIMINARY INSPECTION OF BLADE WIDTH AN

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Fitzgerald James E STEEN SKYBOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/fitzgerald-james-e-steen-skybolt): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05655YG
- [Wilcoxon Morris STEEN SKY BOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/wilcoxon-morris-steen-sky-bolt): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601I5
- [Watt John Archibald STEEN SKYBOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/watt-john-archibald-steen-skybolt): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603I6
- [Keenan M P/Keenan R A STEEN SKYBOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/keenan-m-p-keenan-r-a-steen-skybolt): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603LS
- [Steward James STEEN SKYBOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/steward-james-steen-skybolt): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603XA
- [Martin J Craig STEEN SKYBOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/martin-j-craig-steen-skybolt): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05604X4
- [Flynn J K/Flynn V STEEN SKYBOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/flynn-j-k-flynn-v-steen-skybolt): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560558
- [Reagan Ronald R STEEN SKYBOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/reagan-ronald-r-steen-skybolt): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05605YQ
- [Wright Macleod Doelcam Special STEEN SKYBOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/wright-macleod-doelcam-special-steen-skybolt): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056060H
- [Neal Daniel K STEEN SKYBOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/neal-daniel-k-steen-skybolt): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607J7
- [Grieme William L STEEN SKYBOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/grieme-william-l-steen-skybolt): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05609AW
- [Surratt Ned L STEEN SKYBOLT](https://openairdocs.org/model/surratt-ned-l-steen-skybolt): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05610MV

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