N559RD is a 2009 Gottschalk John R JOHN 1 (rotorcraft) with serial number JG001, registered in Ramsey, MN. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Mar 31, 2028; the renewal window opens on Sep 30, 2027. It is powered by a Rotax 582SER rated at 65 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (amateur-built), issued Jun 3, 2011. The NTSB accident database lists one record for this airframe since 2008, the latest on Jul 25, 2011.
Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Mar 31, 2028
- Registrant type
- Individual
- Registered owner
- Individual owner, name not shown
- Location
- Ramsey, MN
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Minneapolis FSDO (MSP FSDO) · (612) 253-4400
- Certificate issued
- Aug 31, 2010
- Last FAA action
- Apr 28, 2023
- Mode S code (hex)
- A72255
- Mode S code (octal)
- 51621125
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- GOTTSCHALK JOHN R
- Model
- JOHN 1
- Year manufactured
- 2009
- Serial number
- JG001
- Aircraft type
- Rotorcraft
- Engine type
- 2 cycle
- Engine
- ROTAX 582SER (65 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 1
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Experimental since Jun 3, 2011
- Approved operations
- Amateur-built
Public airports near Ramsey
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anoka County/Blaine (Janes Fld) Minneapolis, MN | KANE | 14 mi | Towered | 100LL, A |
| Crystal Minneapolis, MN | KMIC | 14 mi | Towered | 100LL, A |
| Surfside Lino Lakes, MN | 8Y4 | 18 mi | Non-towered | 100LL |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.
NTSB accident and incident records
| Date | Place | Aircraft (as NTSB recorded it) | Damage | Highest injury | NTSB no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2011 | Oshkosh, WI | Amateur-built 1 this airframe | Substantial | None | CEN11LA506 |
From the NTSB aviation accident database (events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026), matched by N-number. An N-number can move between aircraft, so each row is checked against the serial number on the current registration.