# Klimov VK-1A

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 37600
- Manufacturer (registry): KLIMOV
- Model: VK-1A
- Engine type: Turbo-jet
- Power: 5,950 hp
- Installed in: 12 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/klimov-vk-1a

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

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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## Registered aircraft (12)

- [N115MG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N115MG): [K-14 Squadron LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/K-14%20SQUADRON%20LLC), [Santa Fe, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Santa%20Fe), built 1956, S/N 622028
- [N115UT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N115UT): [Roberts Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBERTS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Hamilton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Hamilton), built 1955, S/N 31040
- [N15MG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15MG): [Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAA%20AVIATION%20FOUNDATION%20INC), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), S/N 1411
- [N15YY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15YY): [Combat Air Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMBAT%20AIR%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Topeka, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Topeka), built 1955, S/N 1B01016
- [N271JM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N271JM): [South Florida Defense Antiquities Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTH%20FLORIDA%20DEFENSE%20ANTIQUITIES%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Myers), S/N 242271
- [N406DM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N406DM): [Ward William E III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARD%20WILLIAM%20E%20III), [Stillwater, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Stillwater), S/N 0613
- [N40BM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40BM): [War Eagles Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WAR%20EAGLES%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Santa Teresa, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Santa%20Teresa), built 1953, S/N 1A06040
- [N515MG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N515MG): [Red Star Aero Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RED%20STAR%20AERO%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1953, S/N 1A03508
- [N669MG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N669MG): [Cccp LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CCCP%20LLC), [Mustang, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Mustang), S/N 1A07009
- [N678](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N678): [Db Aero Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DB%20AERO%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 27003
- [N687](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N687): [Planes Of Fame Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANES%20OF%20FAME%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Chino, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chino), built 1953, S/N 1A02005
- [N996](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N996): [Marine Aviation Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARINE%20AVIATION%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1950, S/N 122071

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 DEN04LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA055), Mar 25, 2004: Mikoyan MiG Mig-17 (N508M), Truth or Conseq, NM, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons resulting in impact with desert terrain.
- [NTSB LAX98LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA012), Oct 16, 1997: Mikoyan MiG MIG 15UTI (N17KM), Reno, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper bounced landing recovery technique.
- [NTSB LAX97LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA333), Nov 6, 1996: Mikoyan MiG MIG 15UTI (N271JM), Fallon, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed. A related factor was his diverted attention.

## FAA accident and incident reports (9)

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.

- [Incident 20040501019919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040501019919I), May 1, 2004: Amtr MIG15UTI (N669MG), Reading, PA. (-23) Pilot stated that aircraft departed end of runway 31 at about 5 knots and into the grass about 10 feet. During post landing walk-around, pilot stated…
- [Accident 20040325004439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040325004439A), Mar 25, 2004: Amtr MIG17BIS (N508M), Trthconsequence, NM, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On March 25, 2004, at 1428 MST, a mikoyan gurevich (mig) 17, N508M, registered to g max, incorporated, impacted the ground after the pilot had declared…
- [Accident 19971016031329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971016031329A), Oct 16, 1997: Amtrmi MIG15UTI (N17KM), Reno, NV, Substantial damage. The pilot reported that his traffic pattern approach and final approach airspeed to the runway appeared normal, and no mechanical malfunctions were experienced…
- [Accident 19961106038789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961106038789A), Nov 6, 1996: Amtrmi MIG15UTI (N271JM), Fallon, NV, Substantial damage. Excessive fuel burn. Elected land flx. Landed in soft dirt and collapsed the nose gear.(.4) on November 6, 1996, at 1114 hours pacific standard time, a mikoyan…
- [Incident 19940911040819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940911040819I), Sep 11, 1994: Sngyng MIG17UTI (N406DM), Harrison, AR, Minor damage. Impacted ground at bottom of loop. Recovered and landed. Pilot reported he failed to raise flaps for maneuver.
- [Incident 19910908054779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910908054779I), Sep 8, 1991: Sngyng MIG17UTI (N406DM), South Weymouth, MA, Minor damage. Nose landing gear failed to extend. Landed nose gear up. Nose gear up lock did not release.
- [Incident 19890804048469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890804048469I), Aug 4, 1989: Amtrmi MIG15UTI (N90589), Salt Lake City, UT, Minor damage. Unable to extend gear. Landed gear up. Trailing edge of gear door cover was jammed under edge of gear housing area.
- [Incident 19890624043969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890624043969I), Jun 24, 1989: Amtrmi MIG15UTI (N271JM), Truckee, CA, Minor damage. Lost directional control on rollout. Main tires blew. Pilot stated no braking action due to fresh oil on runway.
- [Incident 19880628045319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880628045319I), Jun 28, 1988: Amtrmi MIG15UTI (N271JM), Portola, CA, Minor damage. Simulated flame out became a real one at a lower altitude. Minor damage on forced landing. No defects found.

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