# Thomason John LACO 145

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0569131
- Manufacturer (registry): THOMASON JOHN
- Model: LACO 145
- 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: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/thomason-john-laco-145

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 (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 ATL93LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA069), Apr 3, 1993: John Thomason Laco 145 (N89ST), Tuskegee, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE OVERLOAD FAILURE OF THE TAIL WHEEL LEAF SPRINGS, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL.

## 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 19930403007789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930403007789A), Apr 3, 1993: Amtr LACO145 (N89ST), Tuskegee, AL, Substantial damage. Landed tailwheel first. Leaf springs broke caused ground loop. Fractures from corrosion and overstress.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Duke James N LACO 145](https://openairdocs.org/model/duke-james-n-laco-145): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056557J
- [Laven Joseph D LACO 145](https://openairdocs.org/model/laven-joseph-d-laco-145): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05655MA
- [Furlong James E LACO 145](https://openairdocs.org/model/furlong-james-e-laco-145): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05603C2
- [Mark E Emshwiller LACO 145](https://openairdocs.org/model/mark-e-emshwiller-laco-145): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05630ZK

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