Aircraft Description
N56GB is a 1997 Brunger OSPREY II, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Calhoun Keith A in Springville, TN. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 15, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on February 8, 2017. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N56GB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A72529 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N56GB was last updated on October 7, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Brunger is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Brunger aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the OSPREY II model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N56GB. 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 (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2002 | SEA02LA071 | Substantial | None | The aircraft's inadequate carburetor heat air box system, leading to an accumulation of ice in the carburetor throat during final approach to landing. Factors include carburetor icing conditions, the pilot's failure to correctly judge the height of the aircraft above the landing surface, and the pilot's total lack of experience in executing water landings. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC