# N551EV: 2024 Eric Vargosko SW-51

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Eric Vargosko SW-51](https://openairdocs.org/model/eric-vargosko-sw-51) (registry code 05642HI, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Rotax 916 IS series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-916-is-series) (registry code 55622)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E00051EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00051EN) (BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 017
- Year built: 2024
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Scalewings Aircraft Gmbh SW-51
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: July 1, 2024
- Certificate issued: July 17, 2024
- Expires: July 31, 2031
- Mode S code: A7039A
- Registered owner: [Ldg Mustang LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LDG%20MUSTANG%20LLC)
- Location: [Murrells Inlet, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Murrells%20Inlet)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 33.5698° N, 79.0535° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 29576, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=551EV
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N551EV

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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Rotax 916 IS model are included.

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

### Matched by airframe (Eric Vargosko SW-51)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rotax 916 IS series)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA26LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA169), Apr 10, 2026: Eric Vargosko SW-51 (N551EV), Iron Station, NC, minor damage, investigation ongoing

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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.

- [Accident 20260410010539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260410010539A), Apr 10, 2026: Eric Vargosko SW-51 (N551EV), Iron Station, NC, Substantial damage. Who: 2 personnel on board, pilot in command at time of takeoff and passenger (flight instructor). What: experimental aircraft SW-51 experienced a loss of…

## 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 Eric Vargosko SW-51 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/eric-vargosko-sw-51/aircraft.md
- The Rotax 916 IS series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-916-is-series.md

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