# Rotorway RW-133 series - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 55000 - Manufacturer (registry): ROTORWAY - Model: RW-133 SERIES - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 160 hp - Installed in: 9 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotorway-rw-133-series The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (9) - [N1181G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1181G): [Robinson Raymond E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBINSON%20RAYMOND%20E), [Nevada, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Nevada), built 1998, S/N 1201 - [N13SM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13SM): [Spencer Craig A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPENCER%20CRAIG%20A), [Big Pine Key, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Big%20Pine%20Key), built 1981, S/N SM-1 - [N162KM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162KM): [Baas Keith L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAAS%20KEITH%20L), [Alto, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Alto), built 2019, S/N A6365 - [N167PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N167PT): [Hayes Lance Garett](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAYES%20LANCE%20GARETT), [Opelousas, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Opelousas), built 1999, S/N 6452 - [N217HB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N217HB): [Bell Homer K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20HOMER%20K), [Hillsboro, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Hillsboro), built 1976, S/N 1240 - [N5586L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5586L): [Hewitt Robert E Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEWITT%20ROBERT%20E%20JR), [Bybee, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Bybee), S/N 4486 - [N7024H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7024H): [Cash Richard W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASH%20RICHARD%20W), [Bossier City, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Bossier%20City), S/N 1292 - [N8033P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8033P): [Stein Bernard E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEIN%20BERNARD%20E), [Superior, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Superior), built 1982, S/N SH-001 - [N90578](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90578): [Fuller David W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FULLER%20DAVID%20W), [Delanson, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Delanson), built 1979, S/N 38033 ## NTSB investigations (6) 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 LAX94LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA236), Jun 2, 1994: Sharp Scorpion TOO (N288JS), Beckwourth, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the failure of the tail rotor 'V' drive belt for undetermined reasons and the subsequent failure and separation of the tail rotor. - [NTSB LAX90DVG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVG17), Jul 25, 1990: Cloutier Scorpion 133 (N4639E), Oroville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. - [NTSB LAX86FUD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FUD01), Oct 15, 1985: Rotorway Executive (N2071Z), El Monte, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA83FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA065), Jan 29, 1983: MBB Scorpion TOO (N5459G), Tallahassee, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB ATL81FLJ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FLJ16), Sep 6, 1981: Scorpion 145 (N90336), Garner, NC, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81DPJ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DPJ31-202520), Aug 17, 1980: Scorpion 133 (N5586N), Oklahoma City, OK, substantial damage ## 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. - [Accident 19940602013399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940602013399A), Jun 2, 1994: Amtrrw SCORPION2 (N288JS), Beckwourth, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Popping sound parts came off. Homebuilt copter struck ground. Lost tail rotor. Drive belt broke. Not rated in type. - [Accident 19900724028529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900724028529A), Jul 24, 1990: Amtrrw SCORPION* (N4639E), Oroville, CA, Substantial damage. Crashed during hovering test flight of the homebuilt helicopter. - [Incident 19860121004229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860121004229I), Jan 21, 1986: Amtrqk QUICKIE2 (N123QC), Danbury, CT, Minor damage. Lost directional control on landing. Departed runway. Damage forward of tail wheel spring attachment. - [Accident 19851015056209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851015056209A), Oct 15, 1985: Amtr ROTORWAYEXEC (N2071Z), El Monte, CA, Substantial damage. The helicopter landed hard. The pilot was not properly rated or endorsed. He claimed fatigue as a factor. - [Incident 19830521028889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830521028889I), May 21, 1983: Amtrrw SCORPION* (N1058A), Atlanta, GA, Substantial damage. At liftoff helicopter got light on the skids. Gust of wind drifted up left skid. Main and tail rotor struck ground. - [Accident 19830129003269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830129003269A), Jan 29, 1983: Amtrrw SCORPION2 (N5459G), Tallahassee, FL, Destroyed. Witnesses heard engine backfire prior to low flying helicopter diving into trees. Had a leaking intake manifold. - [Accident 19810906055349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810906055349A), Sep 6, 1981: Amtrrw SCORPION2 (N90336), Garner, NC, Destroyed. Crash occurred during autorotation after engine quit. Water in automotive fuel. - [Accident 19810510024069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810510024069A), May 10, 1981: Amtrrw SCORPION2 (N199CB), Grand Prairie, TX, Substantial damage. Lost control of helicopter on climbout. Helicopter rolled over on ground impact. Gusty surface wind. - [Accident 19800817035889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800817035889A), Aug 17, 1980: Amtrrw SCORPION2 (N5586N), Oklahoma City, OK, Substantial damage. Student pilot landing in gusty wind allowed helicopter to roll over on touchdown. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.