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N546SW

2007 Wessel Marvin E JR VORTEX · Rotax 618

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Registered owner: Wessel Marvin E Jr
Location: Camp Verde, AZ
Owner type: Individual
Serial number: MEW061
Year built: 2007
Type: Rotorcraft
Engine: 2 cycle
Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
Airworthiness date: March 8, 2007
Certificate issued: March 5, 2007
Expires: April 30, 2030
Mode S code: A6EFDB

Wessel Marvin E JR VORTEXAirframe model · 1 seat · 1 engine · 1 registered Engine modelRotax 618

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 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 LAX07CA262Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMesa, AZFailure of the muffler's mounting strap and subsequent loss of engine power due to propeller blade separation during cruise flight. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.Sep 1, 2007 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

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Accident 20070901021709AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Mesa, AZ(-23) While operating in the Mesa, AZ area on a pleasure flight, the aircraft made a loud noise and began vibrating violently, at the same time losing thrust. The pilot reduced power, set up for best glide @ 50 mph, and executed an emergency landing in a dry…Sep 1, 2007 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports

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