# N987CW: 2004 Wilson Charlie H VANS RV 7A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Wilson Charlie H VANS RV 7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/wilson-charlie-h-vans-rv-7a) (registry code 05617GC, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 71185
- Year built: 2004
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV7A
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: December 3, 2004
- Certificate issued: August 10, 2024
- Expires: August 31, 2031
- Mode S code: ADC56C
- Registered owner: [Woodall Larry N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOODALL%20LARRY%20N)
- Location: [Scottsdale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Scottsdale)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 33.4945° N, 111.9207° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 85251, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=987CW
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N987CW

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 (Wilson Charlie H VANS RV 7A)

None in force.

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

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 WPR26LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA265), Jul 17, 2026: Vans RV-7A (N987CW), Covington, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, nose landing gear collapse, and nose over.

## 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 20260717011399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260717011399A), Jul 17, 2026: Wilson Charlie H VANS RV-7A (N987CW), Kent, WA, Substantial damage. Departure was from 51WA, evergreen airport and destination was S36, Crest Airpark for gas. Weather was clear, light and variable winds landing to the south,…

## 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 Wilson Charlie H VANS RV 7A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/wilson-charlie-h-vans-rv-7a/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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