# Worldwide Aeros AEROS-40B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 05606E9, 056075B, 9140300
- Manufacturer (registry): WORLDWIDE AEROS CORP
- Model: AEROS-40B
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/worldwide-aeros-aeros-40b

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

## 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 (2)

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 LAX01FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA071), Jan 9, 2001: Worldwide Aeros 40B (N819AC), Oakland, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: One or both of the rear ballonet air relief valves remained in an open position for undetermined reasons, which caused an out-of-balance trim condition; also causal was the flight crew’s decision to…
- [NTSB LAX00LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA242), Jun 28, 2000: Worldwide Aero AEROS-40B (N819AC), San Bernadino, CA, no damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The ground crew's diverted attention toward the landing airship while trying to catch a mooring rope, which resulted in their failure to detect an immenient collision with each other.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20010109000809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010109000809A), Jan 9, 2001: N819AC, Oakland, CA, No damage. (-23)N819AC, aeros-40B blimp, encountered stability problems during approach and landing at the Oakland, CA. Int'l airport at approx. 1330 PST. The pilot and…
- [Accident 20000628009179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000628009179A), Jun 28, 2000: Aeros AEROS540B (N819AC), San Bernadino, CA, 1 fatal. (-23) During a landing capture operation of an airship, ground crew member Mr. Dean norsworthy collided with another ground crewman. Norsworthy was knocked…

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (2)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA5581SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5581SW): Installation of ALCOR true-flow/ totalizer system. Alcor LLC
- [STC SS01207LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SS01207LA): Installation of Aerial Camera Mount. Worldwide Aeros Corp

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