# N262WF: 2001 Wigney John R EUROPA XS

- Status: Sale reported
- Airframe: [Wigney John R EUROPA XS](https://openairdocs.org/model/wigney-john-r-europa-xs) (registry code 0560722, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 001
- Year built: 2001
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Europa Aviation In XS MONOWHEEL/TRIGEAR
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: November 21, 2001
- Mode S code: A28865
- Location: [Warrenton, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Warrenton)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 38.7197° N, 77.7299° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 20187, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=262WF
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N262WF

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Wigney John R EUROPA XS)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N262WF.

## 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.

- [Incident 20170519005949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170519005949I), May 19, 2017: Wigney John R EUROPA XS (N262WF), Salisbury, NC, Minor damage. On 5/19/17, N262WF departed on a VFR flight from lake norman airpark (14A) to Rowan County Airport (kruq) with the intention to practice landings. N262WF…
- [Incident 20161105022809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161105022809I), Nov 5, 2016: Wigney John R EUROPA XS (N262WF), Shelby, NC, Minor damage. Upon landing on runway 23 at keho, the safety latch which retains the main gear lever in its detent position had inadvertently not been fully engaged. When the…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Wigney John R EUROPA XS aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/wigney-john-r-europa-xs/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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