# Universal GLOBE GC-1B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 9230112 - Manufacturer (registry): UNIVERSAL - Model: GLOBE GC-1B - 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: 45 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/universal-globe-gc-1b 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 (45) - [N17GS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17GS): [Tingle Terence M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TINGLE%20TERENCE%20M), [Desmoines, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Desmoines), built 1946, S/N 17 - [N1WS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1WS): [Cj And Sons Aircraft Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CJ%20AND%20SONS%20AIRCRAFT%20CLUB), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1946, S/N 2169 - [N2341B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2341B): [Howell Harley L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOWELL%20HARLEY%20L), [Colville, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Colville), S/N 3641 - [N2345B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2345B): [Bartholomew Don B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARTHOLOMEW%20DON%20B), [Gardnerville, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Gardnerville), built 1948, S/N 3645 - [N2347B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2347B): [Pace John W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PACE%20JOHN%20W), [Bothell, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bothell), S/N 3647 - [N2415B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2415B): [Womack Jeff M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOMACK%20JEFF%20M), [Jackson, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Jackson), built 1949, S/N 3715 - [N2417B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2417B): [Ramsay Danny M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAMSAY%20DANNY%20M), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1949, S/N 3717 - [N3263K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3263K): [Jennings Shawn Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JENNINGS%20SHAWN%20THOMAS), [Chetek, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Chetek), built 1946, S/N 1256 - [N3272K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3272K): [Bossola Raymond L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOSSOLA%20RAYMOND%20L), [Suffolk, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Suffolk), built 1946, S/N 1265 - [N3314K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3314K): [Bartholomew Don](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARTHOLOMEW%20DON), [Gardnerville, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Gardnerville), built 1946, S/N 1307 - [N3320K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3320K): [Zema Monte L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZEMA%20MONTE%20L), [Colville, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Colville), built 1946, S/N 1313 - [N3334K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3334K): [Oneil Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ONEIL%20THOMAS%20E), [Salem, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Salem), built 1946, S/N 1327 - [N3345K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3345K): [Clevenger Jim B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLEVENGER%20JIM%20B), [Kissimmee, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Kissimmee), built 1946, S/N 1338 - [N3364K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3364K): [Shadick Roger R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHADICK%20ROGER%20R), [Eagle River, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Eagle%20River), built 1946, S/N 1357 - [N3388K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3388K): [Martens John J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTENS%20JOHN%20J), [Sierra Madre, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sierra%20Madre), built 1946, S/N 1381 - [N3389K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3389K): [Kaufman Bruce A Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KAUFMAN%20BRUCE%20A%20TRUSTEE), [Elm Grove, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Elm%20Grove), built 1946, S/N 1382 - [N3745K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3745K): [Mangels Christopher L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANGELS%20CHRISTOPHER%20L), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1946, S/N 1438 - [N3789K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3789K): [Lee Robert E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEE%20ROBERT%20E), [Medford, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Medford), S/N 1482 - [N3827K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3827K): [Raibley David M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAIBLEY%20DAVID%20M), [Redding, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Redding), S/N 3516 - [N3845K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3845K): [Smith Jeffrey C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20JEFFREY%20C), [Asheboro, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Asheboro), built 1948, S/N 3545 - [N3898K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3898K): [Stubblefield Daniel R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STUBBLEFIELD%20DANIEL%20R), [Chino Hills, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chino%20Hills), built 1948, S/N 3598 - [N41P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41P): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1946, S/N 1128 - [N42WW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42WW): [Zahler Mitchell J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZAHLER%20MITCHELL%20J), [Stillwater, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Stillwater), S/N 3688 - [N46KM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46KM): [Moses Kenneth J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOSES%20KENNETH%20J), [Geneseo, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Geneseo), built 1946, S/N 95 - [N59GL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59GL): [Langford Mark A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANGFORD%20MARK%20A), [Harvest, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Harvest), built 1946, S/N 1088 - [N655S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N655S): [Mcclellan George M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCLELLAN%20GEORGE%20M), [Salem, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Salem), built 1946, S/N 374 - [N666EE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N666EE): [Bauer Lawrence L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAUER%20LAWRENCE%20L), [Grand Rapids, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Grand%20Rapids), built 1948, S/N 3603 - [N699R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N699R): [Mars Christopher M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARS%20CHRISTOPHER%20M), [Mantua, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Mantua), built 1946, S/N 1084 - [N711M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N711M): [Taddeo Annie M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TADDEO%20ANNIE%20M), [Punta Gorda, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Punta%20Gorda), built 1946, S/N 157 - [N78097](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N78097): [Aerospace Trust Management LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSPACE%20TRUST%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1946, S/N 2097 - [N78110](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N78110): [Fries Tyler](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRIES%20TYLER), [Kenai, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Kenai), built 1946, S/N 2110 - [N78217](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N78217): [Gibsons Gas Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIBSONS%20GAS%20INC), [Holland, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Holland), S/N 2217 - [N80589](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80589): [Wight Nathan B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WIGHT%20NATHAN%20B), [Bethel, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Bethel), built 1946, S/N 92 - [N80684](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80684): [Domino Adam P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOMINO%20ADAM%20P), [Saint Petersburg, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Saint%20Petersburg), built 1946, S/N 1089 - [N80749](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80749): [Dalton Gary A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DALTON%20GARY%20A), [Belton, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Belton), built 1946, S/N 152 - [N80808](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80808): [Bauman Michael F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAUMAN%20MICHAEL%20F), [Olney, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Olney), built 1946, S/N 211 - [N80836](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80836): [Kirby Jerry N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KIRBY%20JERRY%20N), [Westmoreland, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Westmoreland), built 1946, S/N 239 - [N80861](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80861): [Mouton Charles J Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOUTON%20CHARLES%20J%20JR), [Gladewater, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Gladewater), built 1946, S/N 264 - [N80947](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80947): [Butler Steve L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUTLER%20STEVE%20L), [Sioux City, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Sioux%20City), built 1946, S/N 1140 - [N90334](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90334): [Watson Gary R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WATSON%20GARY%20R), [Modesto, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Modesto), built 1946, S/N 348 - [N90354](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90354): [Aircraft Guaranty Corp Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20GUARANTY%20CORP%20TRUSTEE), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 1946, S/N 368 - [N90385](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90385): [Willis Roger A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIS%20ROGER%20A), [Petaluma, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Petaluma), built 1946, S/N 399 - [N909UN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N909UN): [Niederkorn Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIEDERKORN%20RICHARD), [Galesville, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Galesville), S/N 237 - [N90CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90CM): [King James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING%20JAMES%20A), [Hines, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hines), built 1946, S/N 1119 - [N99B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99B): [Taylor Jeffrey S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20JEFFREY%20S), [Cinnaminson, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Cinnaminson), built 1946, S/N 1037 ## NTSB investigations (20) 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 WPR09CA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA440), Sep 4, 2009: Universal Globe GC-1 (N2345B), Pacoima, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB LAX91FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA209), May 12, 1991: Universal Globe GC-1B (N42WW), Chandler, AZ, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED IN A FORCED LANDING RESULTING IN AN IN FLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL, STALL, AND SUBSEQUENT IN FLIGHT COLLIISON WITH TERRAIN. FACTOR RELATED TO THE… - [NTSB LAX90LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA286), Aug 13, 1990: Globe GC-1B (N3314K), Vacaville, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE RESULTING IN AN INFLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH AN UNFAVORABLE WIND AT A LOW ALTITUDE IN A HILLY TERRAIN. - [NTSB LAX89LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA071), Dec 27, 1988: Univair Globe GC-1B (N3388K), Chino, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: **This report was modified on 2/24/2016. Please refer to the public docket for this accident for additional information.** The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an emergency landing… - [NTSB SEA84LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA210), Aug 22, 1984: Globe GC-1B (N2345B), Sheridan, OR, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC77DHA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DHA26-145394), Sep 11, 1977: Globe GC1B (N78110), Pottstown, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA77FKG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKG04), Oct 10, 1976: Globe GC-1B (N3320K), Zebulon, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA75AM085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75AM085), May 31, 1975: Temco GC-1B (N2382B), Clayton, GA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC73FHM31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FHM31), May 13, 1973: Globe GC-1B (N3394K), Fairfield, NJ, destroyed - [NTSB MKC72DCG47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DCG47), Apr 12, 1972: Globe GC-1B (N3845K), St Joseph, MO, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI71FBA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FBA21), Dec 18, 1970: Globe GC-1B (N78119), Monticello, IN, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA70A0002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70A0002), Jul 10, 1969: Globe GC-1B (N78155), Winlock, WA, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB MKC68D0004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0004), Jun 15, 1967: Globe GC-1B (N80947), Missouri City, MO, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC67F0609](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0609), Mar 23, 1967: Globe GC-1B (N78217), Latrobe, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI67F0167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67F0167), Aug 15, 1966: Globe GC-1B (N78119), Lafayette, IN, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX67D0072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0072), Aug 8, 1966: Globe GC-1B (N78155), Wasco, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK66D0277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66D0277), Apr 13, 1966: Globe GC-1B (N3827K), San Jose, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX66D0070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66D0070), Jun 25, 1965: Globe GC-1B (N90385), Thousand Oaks, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK65X0784](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0784), Nov 22, 1964: Globe GC-1B (N78110), White Sulpr Sp, VA, destroyed - [NTSB UNK64X1358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1358), Apr 18, 1964: Globe Swift GC1B (N711M), New Haven, CT, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (20) 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. - [Incident 20200217002459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200217002459I), Feb 17, 2020: Universal GLOBE GC-1B (N3388K), Pacoima, CA, Minor damage. During taxi back to parking spot, pilot raised the gear handle instead of the flap handle. The aircraft gear retracted during a turn to parking spot. - [Incident 20101117053299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101117053299I), Nov 17, 2010: Universal GLOBE GC-1B (N2345B), Pacoima, CA, Minor damage. [privacy data omitted] Was receiving flight instruction from [privacy data omitted] at the time of the incident. Upon landing rollout on runway 12, [privacy… - [Accident 20090904017999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090904017999A), Sep 4, 2009: Univer GLOBEGC1B (N2345B), Los Angeles, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On 09/04/2009 at 10:35 am local time aircraft N2345B a globe swift GC-1B flown by [privacy data omitted] [privacy data omitted] (airplane single engine… - [Incident 20040414011439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040414011439I), Apr 14, 2004: Swftms GC1B (N90354), Marion, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On April 14, 2004, Mr. James t. aitken was acting as pilot in command of globe aircraft, N90354. On approximately the third or fourth landing, Mr. Aitken… - [Incident 20020630014949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020630014949I), Jun 30, 2002: Swftms GC1B (N78045), Tulsa, OK, Minor damage. (-23) On a return trip from sand ridge airport at collinsville, the pilot attempted to lower the landing gear when one gear would not extend. The pilot circled… - [Incident 20020519010999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020519010999I), May 19, 2002: Swftms GC1B (N90354), Mansfield, LA, Minor damage. (-23) During landing roll pilot lost control due to strong gusting crosswind. Aircraft veered off runway. - [Incident 20000408014859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000408014859I), Apr 8, 2000: Swftms GC1B (N41P), Columbia, SC, Minor damage. (-23) PIC made approach to landing on runway (rwy) 31. After a wheel landing aircraft (ac) rolled out and the tailwheel contacted the rwy along the center… - [Incident 19930226006089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930226006089I), Feb 26, 1993: Univac GC1B (N3272K), Shawnee, OK, Minor damage. On climbout the left side of engine cowling came loose. Returned to airport. Landed gear up. - [Accident 19910511015279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910511015279A), May 11, 1991: Univac STCGC1 (N42WW), Chandler, AZ, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Too slow on final,wobbled,stalled,and crashed. On checkout in newly purchased aircraft. - [Accident 19900812033239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900812033239A), Aug 12, 1990: Univac STCGC1 (N3314K), Vacaville, CA, Destroyed. Reported severe gust trying to clear terrain on climbout. Struck downside of hill. Crashed and burned. - [Accident 19881227056839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881227056839A), Dec 27, 1988: Univac GC1B (N3388K), Chino, CA, Substantial damage. Engine failed on climbout. Stalled and spiraled to ground impact. Fuel selector on both auxiliary tanks empty. - [Incident 19870404035969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870404035969I), Apr 4, 1987: Univac GC1B (N3789K), Lockport, IL, Minor damage. Pilot failed to extend landing gear for landing. Landed gear up. - [Incident 19850802044439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850802044439I), Aug 2, 1985: Univac GC1A (N3345K), Bakersfield, CA, Minor damage. During taxi to tie down spot wing struck parked car. - [Accident 19840822043019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840822043019A), Aug 22, 1984: Univac GC1B (N2345B), Sheridan, OR, Substantial damage. Flaps were used to assist aircraft in takeoff. Aircraft climbed 75 feet and then stalled. - [Incident 19790803029929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790803029929I), Aug 3, 1979: Univac GC1B (N3314K), Lucin, UT, Substantial damage. Cowling began to separate in flight. Landed on road instead of runway adjacent and struck barrow pit. - [Accident 19770911025909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770911025909A), Sep 11, 1977: Univac GC1B (N78110), Pottstown, PA, Substantial damage. Acft hatch opened on tkof,plt attempting to close it. - [Accident 19761010033249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761010033249A), Oct 10, 1976: Univac GC1B (N3320K), Zebulon, GA, Substantial damage. Struck a barbed wire fence. - [Accident 19750531027609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750531027609A), May 31, 1975: Univac GC1B (N2382B), Clayton, GA, Destroyed. Outer wing panel portions of both wings separated. Witnesses rprtd wx foggy & cloudy. - [Accident 19740405009359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740405009359A), Apr 5, 1974: Univac GC1B (N78097), MN, Substantial damage - [Accident 19730513012009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730513012009A), May 13, 1973: Univac GC1B (N3394K), Fairfield, NJ, Substantial damage. Sand & dirt in fuel pump,water & rust in carb. Plt lost ctl trying to ret to fld. --- 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.