# Switzer BENSEN B-8KSB

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1300109
- Manufacturer (registry): SWITZER
- Model: BENSEN B-8KSB
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 45 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/switzer-bensen-b-8ksb

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)

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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 MKC89FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA109), May 13, 1989: Bensen B-8KSB (N37511), Eldon, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN DURING TAKE OFF.

## 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 19890513053029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890513053029A), May 13, 1989: Amtrbx BENSENB8* (N37511), Eldon, MO, Substantial damage. Lost control on takeoff. Rotors hit prop . No medical or rating.

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