Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 9230110

Manufacturer (registry)
UNIVERSAL
Model
GLOBE GC-1A
Registry code
9230110
Registered
9 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
105 mph
Certification
Type certificated

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 12

1946Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 12 aircraft
194610
19551
19561

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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Registered aircraft · 9

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('9230110')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 7

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR23LA178Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportUniversal Globe GC-1A · Belen, NMThe airplane’s encounter with downdraft on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control.May 7, 2023 · N80892 · DestroyedNTSB WPR09LA032Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportUniversal Globe · Wallace, CAThe pilot's incapacitation during cruise for unknown reasons that resulted in a loss of aircraft control.Nov 7, 2008 · N80715 · DestroyedNTSB LAX06LA112Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe Swift GC-1A · Rancho Murieta, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on the landing roll.Feb 12, 2006 · N80715 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87FA160Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlobe Globe GC-1A · Pleasant View, TNUpon returning from a short local area flight the aircraft was observed as it buzzed the owners private airstrip, where the passenger waved to his family. The plt pulled up sharply and made another low pass. This pullup was straight ahead. The climb peaked…Jun 8, 1987 · N80532 · DestroyedNTSB CHI85LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwift GC-1A · Fraser, MIAccording to the plt, he took off on rwy 18 & was climbing thru about 250 ft AGL when the eng lost power & he made a forced landing. However, a co-owner, who was on board, stated that the plt had retarded the throttle, then the acft stopped stopped climbing,…Oct 27, 1984 · N74A · Substantial damageNTSB MIA76FLD28Accident · No injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1B · Umatilla, FLNov 2, 1975 · N80532 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI71FBM06Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGlobe GC-1A · Benton Harbr, MIAug 17, 1970 · N90388 · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('9230110')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 7

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20230507012069AUniversal Globe GC-1A · Belen, NMOn may 7, 2023, at approximately 1340 MDT, a Universal globe GC-1A, a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft,[privacy data omitted] was involved in an accident at the Belen, NM, regional airport, kbrg. During climbout after takeoff from rwy 31, at about 75 feet…May 7, 2023 · N80892 · Substantial damageAccident 20081106856649ASwftms GC1A · Wallace, CAWhile in cruise flight the aircraft made a steep right hand turn into the terrain. While flying in formation with a wingman the pilot of command of that aircraft noticed the pilot shrug his left and then collapsed with in his shoulder harness restraint…Nov 6, 2008 · N80715 · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20060212003159ASwftms GC1A · Rancho Murieta, CA(-23) On February 12, 2006, at 1443 hours PST, a globe swift, N80715, registered to the pilot [privacy data omitted] nosed over on landing at kriu (Rancho Murieta, CA). The aircraft received substantial damage. The pilot received some head injuries, the sole…Feb 12, 2006 · N80715 · Substantial damageIncident 19880904069119IUnivac GC1A · Sweet Home, OREmergency landing on highway due to loss of fuel pressure. Minor damage when aircraft pushed from highway.Sep 4, 1988 · N80779 · Minor damageAccident 19870607031879AUnivac GC1A · Pleasant View, TNDuring low pass made abrupt pullup. Stalled, hit trees and crashed into a house and burned. Passes were downwind.Jun 7, 1987 · N80532 · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19841027058859AUnivac GC1A · Fraser, MIAfter takeoff. Retarded throttle instead of propeller. Airspeed loss, mushed into ground.Oct 27, 1984 · N74A · Substantial damageAccident 19751102041379AUnivac GC1A · Umatilla, FLLndd in orange grove.Nov 2, 1975 · N80532 · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('9230110')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.