N514KP: 2006 Irwin Kenneth SONEX 2180, Sparta, WI

Registered owners: Sanders Vernon J Pipkin Susan D
Location: Sparta, WI
Owner type: Co-owned
Serial number: 514
Year built: 2006
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
Airworthiness date: January 9, 2006
Certificate issued: October 12, 2021
Expires: October 31, 2028
Mode S code: A6713A
Kit: Sonex Ltd SONEX

Irwin Kenneth SONEX 2180Airframe model · 2 seats · 1 engine · 1 registered Engine modelAmateur-built UNKNOWN ENG

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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Information bulletins that may apply

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NTSB investigations · 1

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NTSB CHI06LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockford, ILThe loss of engine power due to the restricted movement of the throttle cable during cruise flight. A factor in the accident was the trees contacted during the forced landing.Feb 27, 2006 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

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Accident 20060227006149AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Rockford, IL(-23) Aircraft was at cruise, while pilot was trying to adjust throttle control. Pilot reported that throttle cable was slightly hard to move, so while trying to adjust RPM the throttle control ultimately ended up in the idle position and could not be moved.…Feb 27, 2006 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports

No reports matched to N514KPGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Irwin Kenneth SONEX 2180 aircraft

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