Single-engine piston

N57015

1941 Ryan PT-22

Registered 3 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1941
Serial
2042
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Kinner R5 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
August Aero LLC (LLC)
Based
Kalispell, MT
1941 Ryan PT-22
Representative photo of a Ryan PT-22. Not a photo of N57015.
Registration record

N57015 on the FAA register

Type
1941 Ryan PT-22 (FAA: Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR)
Serial
2042
Engines
Kinner R5 series
Registered owner
August Aero LLC
Kalispell, MT
Certificate issued
2020-05-08
Airworthiness date
1955-02-05
Registration expires
2027-05-31
Airworthiness class
Standard
Mode S (hex)
A75102
Mode S (octal)
51650402
Seats (type)
2
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2027-05-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2020-05-08
    Certificate of registration issued as N57015.
  • 2004-09-19
    Accident at Bealeton, VA; damage: substantial.
  • 1990-09-23
    Accident at Bealeton, VA; damage: destroyed.
  • 1965-02-14
    Accident at Kipley Calif, 05; damage: destroyed.
  • 1955-02-05
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category).
  • 1941
    Manufactured (1941).
Overview

About N57015

N57015 is a 1941 Ryan PT-22 (FAA model ST3KR), serial number 2042. The FAA register lists August Aero LLC as the registrant in Kalispell, Montana. The current certificate of registration was issued on May 8, 2020 and expires on May 31, 2027.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Kinner R5 series engine and 2 seats. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category, dated February 5, 1955.

N57015 has 3 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: destroyed); details are below.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2004-09-19 Accident · Bealeton, VA Damage: Substantial Serious injury NTSB · NYC04LA214
Reported aircraft: Ryan ST3KR
Probable cause: The improper installation of fuel lines by maintenance personnel resulting in a total loss of engine power.
1990-09-23 Accident · Bealeton, VA Damage: Destroyed Minor injury NTSB · BFO90LA078B
Reported aircraft: Ryan ST3KR
Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A VIGILENT WATCH FOR OTHER AIRCRAFT OPERATING ON THE UNCONTROLLED AIRPORT. THE UNEVEN TERRAIN ON THE AIRPORT RESTRICTED VISIBILITY AND CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT. ANOTHER CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE IMPROPER SIGNALS GIVEN BY THE GROUND FLAGMAN.
1965-02-14 Accident · Kipley Calif, 05 Damage: Destroyed NTSB · 2 0059
Reported aircraft: Ryan ST-3KR
Probable cause: EFORE STRIKING GROUND.

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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