Aircraft Description
N40AW is a 1999 Aviat Aircraft INC A-1A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Klingbeil Mark T in Bottineau, ND. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 4, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on July 6, 2020. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N40AW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4AA5D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N40AW was last updated on March 4, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Aviat A-1 Husky is a high-wing utility aircraft that modernized bush flying through advanced short takeoff and landing capabilities. First flown in 1986, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a 180-horsepower Lycoming O-360 engine that could seat two occupants. With a top speed of 145 mph and a stall speed of just 53 mph, it was manufactured by Christen Industries and later Aviat Aircraft. AviatorDB tracks 971 Aviat Aircraft INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is HUSK.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N40AW. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2006 | LAX07CA013 | Substantial | None | the collapse of the landing gear during the landing roll out due to an encounter with rough uneven terrain. Also causal was the pilot's in-flight decision to land on the unsuitable mountainous uneven terrain with hidden obstructions. |
| Apr 20, 2004 | LAX04LA297 | Substantial | None | the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a hard landing. |
the collapse of the landing gear during the landing roll out due to an encounter with rough uneven terrain. Also causal was the pilot's in-flight decision to land on the unsuitable mountainous uneven terrain with hidden obstructions.
the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a hard landing.
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC