Aerovee 2180

Engine model · 4 cycle · 80 hp · registry code 01400

Manufacturer (registry)
AEROVEE
Model
2180
Registry code
01400
Type
4 cycle
Power
80 hp

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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Registered aircraft · 54

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('01400')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 7

Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB CEN24FA346Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSonex Sonex · Sulphur Springs, INThe pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons.Sep 10, 2024 · N966DP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA100Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportWalton Daniel J Sonex · Pecatonica, ILA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, and the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following the loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and…Dec 24, 2020 · N610DJ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA306Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWright Daniel J Volksplane VP-1 · Brooksville, FLThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after determining that the engine was not producing adequate power. Contributing to the accident was the engine's inability to produce adequate power for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive postimpact…Aug 10, 2015 · N9288 · DestroyedNTSB ERA14FA123Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWilliams Christopher T Sonex · Wellington, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power during initial climb, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the…Feb 17, 2014 · N732SX · DestroyedNTSB ERA12FA018Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBerger Michael A Waiex · Washington, GAThe in-flight failure of the aircraft’s Y-tail attachment structure during maneuvering flight due to overload. Contributing to the accident was, the kit manufacturer’s use of 14 CFR Part 23, Appendix A design guidelines intended for a conventional tail…Oct 22, 2011 · N75654 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA266Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMcgrath Robert F Sonex · Louisville, OHThe pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel level which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the gusty winds and the pilot's loss of aircraft control during the forced landing.Apr 25, 2009 · N692RM · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKindig Sonex · Metropolis, ILThe loss of engine power for undermined reasons and the low altitude at the time of engine power loss while turning. An additional cause was the proper touchdown point not attained by the pilot, A contributing factor was the runway lights.Jun 7, 2008 · N184L · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('01400')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 14

Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20240910012849ADave Province Sonex · Sulphur Springs, INOn September 10, 2024, at approximately 1345 eastern time, an experimental province Sonex was performing a takeoff at robert’s field airport on runway 30 in Sulphur Springs, IN. During takeoff roll, the aircraft turned right and departed the runway. The…Sep 10, 2024 · N966DP · Substantial damage · 1 fatalIncident 20231114017569IAlbright Harold Sonex · Carrollton, NYOn November 14, 2023, this aircraft was enroute to kole airport, at about 1620 local time, at an altitude of 3500 ft AGL. He was about 20 miles southwest of the airport when the engine began to vibrate and the pilot reduced power. The vibration continued to…Nov 14, 2023 · N5560 · Minor damageAccident 20201224020249AWalton Daniel J Sonex · Pecatonica, ILOn December 24, 2020, N610DJ, a Walton Daniel J Sonex aircraft, was preparing to land at o?c?onnor field (8IL5) after a VFR flight that originated at vermilion regional airport (kdnv). The pilot-in-command (PIC) entered a left downwind for runway 09 between…Dec 24, 2020 · N610DJ · Substantial damageIncident 20190302000749IJohnson Craig H Sonex · Salem, ORPrior to this event the aircraft owner had removed and reinstalled the carburetor from this aircraft to help troubleshoot a problem with a different aircraft. In 3/2/2019 the aircraft was inbound to ksle from the south. Pilot reported an engine RPM problem to…Mar 2, 2019 · N76EQ · No damageAccident 20150810015749AWright Daniel J VP-1 · Brooksville, FLOn August 10, 2015, at approximately 1030 local time, a experimental amateur built VP-1, N9288, stalled and landed in trees during climb out from runway 9 at Brooksville/Hernando airport (bkv) while on first flight of the aircraft with not the orginal engine.…Aug 10, 2015 · N9288 · DestroyedAccident 20140217001749AWilliams Christopher T Sonex · Wellington, FL[privacy data omitted] Was working on the engine the aircraft the morning of the accident. He was changing spark plugs. It was said that a helicoil came out while he was changing the spark plugs and had a hard time installing the plug. That after noon he…Feb 17, 2014 · N732SX · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20130615009489IJerry F Loeffelbein Sonex · Wenatchee, WAAfter a hard landing, a bolt for the left landing gear sheared, causing the aircraft to veer uncontrollably to the left. Aircraft left the runway, right wheel went into a hole causing the aircraft to tip on its nose and suffer a prop strike. Only minor damage…Jun 15, 2013 · N1320X · Minor damageIncident 20120626011139ILarson William E Sonex · Dunlap, ILThe aircraft was in cruise flight when the engine lost power and the oil pressure jumped up and down erratically. The pilot initiated a turn, and half-way thru the turn the engine completely quit running. The aircraft was landed in a bean field.Jun 26, 2012 · N861SX · Minor damageAccident 20111022026719ABerger Michael A Waiex · Washington, GAOn October 22, 2011 aircraft registration number N75654 crash approximately 2.5 miles north of Washington Wilkes county airport resulting in one fatal death. The event was reported by several eye witnesses reported hearing the aircraft engine sputter and…Oct 22, 2011 · N75654 · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20090425010599AAmtr Sonex · Louisville, OH(-23) Pilot was returning from salem airport, witness stated the engine made reving noises and then stopped. Pilot made a turn then the aircraft fell from the sky. Family stated he took $50.00 to buy fuel at salem airport, the $50.00 was with his personel…Apr 25, 2009 · N692RM · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20090419005399ISonex Waiex · Chehalis, WA(-23) The pilot was taking N67YX an experimental aircraft for its first flight after he completed building it. About two minutes into the flight the engine started to run rough. The condition continued to worsen. The pilot then headed for Chehalis-Centralia…Apr 19, 2009 · N67YX · Minor damageAccident 20080607840629AAmtr Sonex · Metropolis, IL(-23) Airman departed M30 airport. Aircraft engine quit shortly after departure. Airman decided to return to airport due to terrain restrictions. Aircraft landed short of runway striking runway lights causing substantial damage the right wing leading edge,…Jun 7, 2008 · N184L · Substantial damageIncident 20080605837799IN716DH · Murphy, ID(-23) During landing, aircraft swerved to the right because of brake failure on left main wheel. Aircraft went off runway into gravel and ended up on nose. Damage in the area of the the engine cowling. Wood propeller was broken off by striking the ground with…Jun 5, 2008 · N716DH · Minor damageIncident 20070929832409IWillia Sonex · Rochester, IN(-23)Pilot stated that he lost engine power in cruise flight approx 12 miles w. of Rochester, IN. Airport. PIC made emergency landing in corn field. No damage to aircraft and no injuries to PIC. PIC stated that he inspected engine and determined that…Sep 29, 2007 · N732SX · No damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('01400')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

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