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N308WK

Cancelled 2019

Deregistered aircraft · 1944 Vickers SPITFIRE MARK IX · Rolls-Royce MERLIN

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Cancelled: October 4, 2019
Exported to: United Kingdom
Status when cancelled: Valid registration
Serial number: MK9-TE308
Year built: 1944
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition
Certificate issued: July 3, 2012
Last registry action: June 25, 2018
Mode S code: A33F08
Owner when cancelled: Greenwood William S
Location: Aspen, CO
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelVickers SPITFIRE MARK IXADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelRolls-Royce MERLINReciprocating

From the FAA registry file of October 31, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N308WK and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB DFW08LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGalveston, TXThe Hurricane pilot's failure to maintain directional control during roll-out. Contributing factors were the restricted forward visibility of the tail-wheel equipped Spitfire, the lack of communication to the other aircraft following the Hurricane, and the…Apr 26, 2008 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N308WK and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20080426834299ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Galveston, TX(-23)The PIC of 308WK (Spitfire) landed at gls on rwy 17. He was landing in sequence behind N96RW (hurricane) with about 20 seconds of spacing. The PIC of N308WK was rolling out on the left side of the runway and N96RW was on the right side of the runway. The…Apr 26, 2008 · Substantial damage Incident 20060617011399IRoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Aspen, CO(-23) Aircraft made 3-point landing on runway 15. During landing roll, tail "went right" and pilot corrected with right rudder. Aircraft straightened out momentarily and then aircraft, again, gradually turned left. Rudder was ineffective and aircraft departed…Jun 17, 2006 · Reported as Vicker Spitfiremkix · Minor damage