# Universal GLOBE GC-1A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 9230110 - Manufacturer (registry): UNIVERSAL - Model: GLOBE GC-1A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 105 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 9 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/universal-globe-gc-1a 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 (9) - [N62928](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62928): [Zahler Mitchell J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZAHLER%20MITCHELL%20J), [Stillwater, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Stillwater), S/N 153 - [N80540](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80540): [Mckinlay Jason S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCKINLAY%20JASON%20S), [Wareham, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Wareham), S/N 43 - [N80570](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80570): [Hoffman Richard A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOFFMAN%20RICHARD%20A), [Scottsdale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Scottsdale), built 1946, S/N 73 - [N80743](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80743): [Kirkpatrick Adam T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KIRKPATRICK%20ADAM%20T), [Walworth, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Walworth), built 1946, S/N 146 - [N80779](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80779): [Stein William R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEIN%20WILLIAM%20R), [Aptos, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Aptos), built 1946, S/N 182 - [N80782](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80782): [Zahler Mitchell J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZAHLER%20MITCHELL%20J), [Stillwater, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Stillwater), built 1946, S/N 185 - [N80818](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80818): [Zahler Mitchell J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZAHLER%20MITCHELL%20J), [Stillwater, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Stillwater), built 1946, S/N 221 - [N80824](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80824): [Streamline Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STREAMLINE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Battlefield, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Battlefield), S/N 227 - [N90340](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90340): [Holliday Mark E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLLIDAY%20MARK%20E), [Lake Elmo, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Lake%20Elmo), built 1946, S/N 354 ## NTSB investigations (7) 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 WPR23LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA178), May 7, 2023: Universal Globe GC-1A (N80892), Belen, NM, destroyed. Probable cause: The airplane’s encounter with downdraft on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control. - [NTSB WPR09LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA032), Nov 7, 2008: Universal Globe (N80715), Wallace, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's incapacitation during cruise for unknown reasons that resulted in a loss of aircraft control. - [NTSB LAX06LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA112), Feb 12, 2006: Globe Swift GC-1A (N80715), Rancho Murieta, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on the landing roll. - [NTSB ATL87FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA160), Jun 8, 1987: Globe Globe GC-1A (N80532), Pleasant View, TN, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB CHI85LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA028), Oct 27, 1984: Swift GC-1A (N74A), Fraser, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA76FLD28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FLD28), Nov 2, 1975: Globe GC-1B (N80532), Umatilla, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI71FBM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FBM06), Aug 17, 1970: Globe GC-1A (N90388), Benton Harbr, MI, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (7) 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 20230507012069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230507012069A), May 7, 2023: Universal GLOBE GC-1A (N80892), Belen, NM, Substantial damage. On 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… - [Accident 20081106856649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081106856649A), Nov 6, 2008: Swftms GC1A (N80715), Wallace, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. While 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… - [Accident 20060212003159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060212003159A), Feb 12, 2006: Swftms GC1A (N80715), Rancho Murieta, CA, Substantial damage. (-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… - [Incident 19880904069119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880904069119I), Sep 4, 1988: Univac GC1A (N80779), Sweet Home, OR, Minor damage. Emergency landing on highway due to loss of fuel pressure. Minor damage when aircraft pushed from highway. - [Accident 19870607031879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870607031879A), Jun 7, 1987: Univac GC1A (N80532), Pleasant View, TN, Destroyed, 1 fatal. During low pass made abrupt pullup. Stalled, hit trees and crashed into a house and burned. Passes were downwind. - [Accident 19841027058859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841027058859A), Oct 27, 1984: Univac GC1A (N74A), Fraser, MI, Substantial damage. After takeoff. Retarded throttle instead of propeller. Airspeed loss, mushed into ground. - [Accident 19751102041379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751102041379A), Nov 2, 1975: Univac GC1A (N80532), Umatilla, FL, Substantial damage. Lndd in orange grove. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.