# Volkswagen CONVERSION - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 63501 - Manufacturer (registry): VOLKSWAGEN - Model: CONVERSION - Engine type: Reciprocating - Power: 36 hp - Installed in: 374 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/volkswagen-conversion Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ## 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 (374, first 50) - [N100GC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100GC): [Workman Randall L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WORKMAN%20RANDALL%20L), [Batavia, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Batavia), built 2012, S/N 001 - [N10251](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10251): [Kay R Steven](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KAY%20R%20STEVEN), [Riverside, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Riverside), built 2001, S/N 1 - [N1035A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1035A): [Burnett Gary L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURNETT%20GARY%20L), [Riverside, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Riverside), built 1980, S/N 1 - [N104QU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104QU): [Klenoski Brian D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KLENOSKI%20BRIAN%20D), [Fulton, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Fulton), S/N 12546 - [N1055A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1055A): [Mcfarland William K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCFARLAND%20WILLIAM%20K), [Valley Lee, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Valley%20Lee), S/N HFT-2 - [N109JB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N109JB): [Brannen John M II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRANNEN%20JOHN%20M%20II), [Morris, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Morris), built 1992, S/N 1701LT - [N1100X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1100X): [Johnson David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20DAVID), [Las Cruces, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Las%20Cruces), built 1978, S/N 3052 - [N110RB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110RB): [Britton Render G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRITTON%20RENDER%20G), [Dunedin, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Dunedin), S/N 12099440 - [N110SW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110SW): [Watrous Samuel E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WATROUS%20SAMUEL%20E), [Uncasville, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Uncasville), built 2001, S/N SW001 - [N111PZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111PZ): [Stull Simon M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STULL%20SIMON%20M), [Denver, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Denver), built 2005, S/N 1-717Z - [N112GV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N112GV): [Giger Frank R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIGER%20FRANK%20R), [Alabaster, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Alabaster), built 2016, S/N 143 - [N117GJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N117GJ): [Hovind Harvey R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOVIND%20HARVEY%20R), [Springfield, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Springfield), S/N 739 - [N11993](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11993): [Kraw Daniel P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRAW%20DANIEL%20P), [Prescott Valley, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Prescott%20Valley), S/N 100 - [N11ME](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11ME): [Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAA%20AVIATION%20FOUNDATION%20INC), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), built 1971, S/N 1 - [N11PQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11PQ): [Bowers Andrew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWERS%20ANDREW), [Plainfield, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Plainfield), built 1999, S/N 266 - [N12051](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12051): [Beltz Richard D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELTZ%20RICHARD%20D), [Lehighton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Lehighton), built 1967, S/N 556 - [N121SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N121SD): [Doiron Stephen R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOIRON%20STEPHEN%20R), [New Braunfels, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/New%20Braunfels), S/N 2-2B - [N1233](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1233): [Barnes Darin L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARNES%20DARIN%20L), [Nampa, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Nampa), built 1974, S/N 1066V - [N123BJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123BJ): [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 1984, S/N 1054, Sale reported - [N124DL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N124DL): [Klingenberg Timothy C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KLINGENBERG%20TIMOTHY%20C), [Udall, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Udall), built 1988, S/N 232 - [N124DS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N124DS): [Starks Richard D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STARKS%20RICHARD%20D), [Parkville, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Parkville), built 1986, S/N 36 - [N124RJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N124RJ): [Gehrlein Rodney L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEHRLEIN%20RODNEY%20L), [Waterford, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Waterford), built 1999, S/N GP04053 - [N124RX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N124RX): [Lebron Renard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEBRON%20RENARD), [Omaha, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Omaha), S/N 251 - [N124TG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N124TG): [Gerlach Charles T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GERLACH%20CHARLES%20T), [Chloride, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Chloride), built 1985, S/N 63 - [N1269F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1269F): [Heath Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEATH%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Portland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Portland), S/N 1 - [N1296](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1296): [James Marvin L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAMES%20MARVIN%20L), [Scio, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Scio), built 1969, S/N 2 - [N12LB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12LB): [Treat Michael D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TREAT%20MICHAEL%20D), [Fayetteville, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Fayetteville), S/N 834 - [N12MX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12MX): [Eskildsen G Bruce](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ESKILDSEN%20G%20BRUCE), [Mattawa, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Mattawa), S/N 1-2B - [N12XC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12XC): [Stanley David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STANLEY%20DAVID%20L), [West Lafayette, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/West%20Lafayette), built 1995, S/N 218 - [N132EA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N132EA): [N132ea LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N132EA%20LLC), [Hilo, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Hilo), S/N 00830 - [N132WM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N132WM): [Morris William S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORRIS%20WILLIAM%20S), [Cincinnati, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Cincinnati), built 2015, S/N 0045 - [N1342E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1342E): [Troxell Shawn R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TROXELL%20SHAWN%20R), [Harker Heights, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Harker%20Heights), S/N 578 - [N1380P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1380P): [Boots Christian B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOOTS%20CHRISTIAN%20B), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1982, S/N 5232 - [N1388Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1388Q): [Alderfer Edward A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALDERFER%20EDWARD%20A), [Hamilton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Hamilton), built 1984, S/N 13132-2 - [N1394G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1394G): [Fajardo Mark A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAJARDO%20MARK%20A), [Longmont, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Longmont), S/N TS-01 - [N13UD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13UD): [Patterson Frederick W III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PATTERSON%20FREDERICK%20W%20III), [American Canyon, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/American%20Canyon), S/N 13 - [N1436](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1436): [Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAA%20AVIATION%20FOUNDATION%20INC), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), built 1971, S/N 01 - [N14588](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14588): [Warren John P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARREN%20JOHN%20P), [White Lake, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/White%20Lake), built 1970, S/N 38 - [N14697](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14697): [Schrier Robert E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHRIER%20ROBERT%20E), [Deland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Deland), S/N F-3163 - [N149GA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N149GA): [Karger Dale C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KARGER%20DALE%20C), [Industry, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Industry), built 1996, S/N SN-853 - [N14CT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14CT): [Fisher Edward C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FISHER%20EDWARD%20C), [Thompson, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Thompson), built 1975, S/N 00025 - [N14HS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14HS): [Huynh Van T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUYNH%20VAN%20T), [Ridgefield, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Ridgefield), built 1976, S/N 001 - [N14HU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14HU): [Houston Cody L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOUSTON%20CODY%20L), [Georgetown, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Georgetown), built 2008, S/N 001 - [N14U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14U): [Judkins Thomas G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JUDKINS%20THOMAS%20G), [Catonsville, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Catonsville), built 1993, S/N 446 - [N14VW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14VW): [Smith Randolph C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20RANDOLPH%20C), [Cypress, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Cypress), built 1991, S/N 146134 - [N151RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151RH): [Hanks Ronald G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANKS%20RONALD%20G), [Meridian, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Meridian), S/N 594 - [N155WJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N155WJ): [Treichler Peter](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TREICHLER%20PETER), [East Aurora, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/East%20Aurora), built 2010, S/N WES-02 - [N15LD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15LD): [Davison Leo C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVISON%20LEO%20C), [Crawfordville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Crawfordville), built 1975, S/N 95870 - [N165J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N165J): [Morton Robert B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORTON%20ROBERT%20B), [Gila Bend, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Gila%20Bend), built 1996, S/N T95VWCOHK0165 - [N1667](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1667): [Baslee Robert W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BASLEE%20ROBERT%20W), [Holden, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Holden), built 2013, S/N 010 All 374: https://openairdocs.org/engine/volkswagen-conversion/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (242, newest 50) 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 ERA26LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA347), Sep 20, 2026: Shaffer John Thomas KR-2 (N455JS), Westminster, OH, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA23LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA206), Apr 24, 2023: Thatcher CX4 (N7555X), West Palm Beach, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA22FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA320), Jul 18, 2022: Knight AA Nieuport 28 (N6170), Basehor, KS, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s incorrect installation of the left-wing strut, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during takeoff and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin from which the pilot could not… - [NTSB CEN22LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA007), Oct 3, 2021: Soneral L2 (N9115Y), Minot, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack on final landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.… - [NTSB CEN21LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA398), Sep 1, 2021: Segarra Lucas JR Zenith Stoll 701 (N705L), Grantsburg, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in abnormal runway contact and the nose landing gear collapsing. - [NTSB GAA20CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA087), Nov 14, 2019: Fisher FP 202 Koala (N47CV), Erwin, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation. - [NTSB ERA19TA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA254), Aug 17, 2019: GIger Frank R Nieuport II (N112GV), Talladega, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion after the pilot inadvertently kicked a fuel line during turbulence, which resulted in a forced landing into trees. - [NTSB CEN16LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA230), Jun 18, 2016: Glaeser Nieuport 11 (N124TG), Gardner, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's diverted attention during the approach for the precautionary landing, which resulted in low airspeed, an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, and a subsequent… - [NTSB ERA16FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA084), Jan 7, 2016: Eros 1600 (N508AH), Lebanon, TN, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A failure of the front cylinder piston due to the pilot's improper maintenance, which resulted in a total loss of engine power after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to… - [NTSB GAA16CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA088), Dec 20, 2015: Day William L Minicoupe (N853WD), Middle River, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's incorrect installation of the rudder horn and failure to properly inspect the installation, which led to a loss of directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB GAA15CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA109), Jun 7, 2015: Kretsinger Bensen B8M (N2436), Maple Plain, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a loss of control, and a collision with terrain. - [NTSB ERA15LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA133), Feb 19, 2015: Johnson Joel H Rans S-6ES Coyote II (N5196W), Rincon, PR, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The inadequate maintenance and inspection of the fuel system, which resulted in partial blockage of a fuel filter, a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent ditching. - [NTSB ERA14CA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA408), Aug 16, 2014: Day William L Minicoupe (N853WD), Baltimore, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot/owner/builder's improper weight and balance calculations, which rendered the airplane uncontrollable in the pitch axis. - [NTSB CEN14LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA235), May 10, 2014: Pazmany PL 4 (N44PL), Yates City, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of propeller thrust due to a failure of the reduction drive unit resulting from the improper installation of the unit. Contributing to the accident was a lack of documentation for the… - [NTSB CEN14FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA173), Mar 29, 2014: Worthington Donald Wayne Sonerai II LT (N63917), Highlands Ranch, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control during a forced landing following a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to postimpact fire damage. - [NTSB CEN13LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA304), May 11, 2013: Ankestar, Bradley D. RAND-ROBINSON KR2 (N774A), Hamilton, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to vapor lock in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the operation of the airplane with automotive gasoline and the installation of noninsulated fuel… - [NTSB ERA13LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA093), Dec 18, 2012: Russom Roy G Hummel H5 (N156FH), Calhoun, GA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s impairment or incapacitation due to the effects of medication, worsening cardiac disease, or cardiac arrhythmia, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane. - [NTSB CEN12LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA239), Mar 22, 2012: Gerner Evans WE-1 (N5936), Kimball, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airplane and engine was not performed. - [NTSB ERA12CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA043), Oct 17, 2011: Fehlner-Shelton Aerosport Scamp WTB1 (N25WS), Grantham, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate clearance from unmarked power lines while on approach to land at a private airport. - [NTSB CEN12CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA026), Oct 16, 2011: Jantzen Evans VP (N331EJ), Terrell, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, in that he did not determine whether the airplane’s climb performance would be sufficient to clear obstacles before initiating take off. - [NTSB CEN11LA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA488), Jul 16, 2011: Dixon Volksplane VP-1 (N341MD), Jackson, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN11CA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA411), Jun 18, 2011: Worley Dennis Sonex (N563), Gardner, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during the visual approach. - [NTSB WPR11CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA247), Jun 4, 2011: Sieber Paul P Nieuport 11 (N118PS), Bellingham, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. - [NTSB CEN11CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA016), Oct 2, 2010: Kevin Wilkinson Easy Eagle 1 (N44KW), Central City, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA10CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA336), Jun 27, 2010: Schooley Sonex (N363SX), Punta Gorda, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper flare, resulting in a hard landing. - [NTSB CEN10CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA238), Apr 14, 2010: Ankerstar Bradley D RAND-ROBINSON KR2 (N774A), Hamilton, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing and collapsed landing gear. - [NTSB WPR09LA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA454), Sep 18, 2009: Lewis Jennings Nieuport 11 (N124LH), Pahrump, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a failure of the engine's sole magneto. - [NTSB CEN09CA593](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA593), Sep 18, 2009: Linke KR-2 (N4207Z), Mt. Vernon, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate preflight planning/preparation and fuel management by the pilot which led to fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during approach. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB ERA09LA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA454), Aug 10, 2009: Pongracz John M Nieuport 1 (N112PM), Brasstown, NC, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climb after takeoff, resulting in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB WPR09LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA286), Jun 13, 2009: Wermling KR-2 Rand Robinson (N40908), Anaconda, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and aircraft control during initial climb resulting in a stall/spin. - [NTSB ERA09LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA263), Apr 24, 2009: Keeley/Tidd MK-1 (N91MK), Demopolis, AL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a complete loss of engine power resulting in a stall while maneuvering to land. The reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined. - [NTSB CEN09LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA263), Apr 22, 2009: Laseure Sonerai II (N232PE), Grantsburg, WI, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the degraded engine performance. - [NTSB ERA09LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA222), Mar 30, 2009: Rogers Kenneth J Flaglor Scooter (N3248Q), Griffin, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing and the pilot’s preexisting medical condition. - [NTSB DFW08CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA211), Aug 21, 2008: Murray Frank H DA5B (N1002W), Odessa, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the intake manifold when the flexible connectors disconnected from the carburetor after a turbulence encounter. Contributing to the accident was insuitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB NYC08LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA253), Jul 22, 2008: Carrithers Carl L VP1 (N822CB), Starkville, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by alcohol. - [NTSB SEA08LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA140), May 26, 2008: Hutton KR-2 (N4GJ), Roseburg, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to the pilot's modification of the induction system, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to a landing area following the power loss. - [NTSB LAX08LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA145), May 19, 2008: Babcock KR-2 (N4276Y), Olympia, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to the carburetor's mixture needle backing out. - [NTSB CHI08CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA088), Feb 24, 2008: Shaffer KR-2 (N455JS), Fremont, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff. - [NTSB CHI08CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA073), Feb 3, 2008: Squier Pauper II (N70727), Stockbridge, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's spatial disorientation while maneuvering after takeoff and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Contributing factors were the snow-covered lake and overcast… - [NTSB CHI08LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA046), Nov 29, 2007: Swearingen T R/Masters W Rand KR 2 (N7016M), Benton, IL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The reason for this accident is undetermined. - [NTSB DFW06CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA129), May 18, 2006: Mahoney Evans VP-1 (N72260), Corpus Christi, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the dust devil/whirlwind. - [NTSB ATL06LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA048), Mar 5, 2006: Joel H Johnson Rans S-6ES Coyote II (N5196W), Cartersville, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an forced landing, on ground collision with a ditch, and nose over. - [NTSB SEA05LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA177), Aug 20, 2005: Tichacek N-3 Pup (N7702X), Mead, WA, destroyed. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB MIA05LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA146), Aug 6, 2005: Gustafson Easy Eagle (N707DG), Milton, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent in-flight collision with tree-covered terrain. - [NTSB DFW05LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA129), May 21, 2005: Miller Rand Robinson KR-2 (N684LM), Galliano, LA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin during initial takeoff climb. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience for the make/model airplane. - [NTSB SEA05CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA093), May 3, 2005: Johnson Johnson Chris-Tena (N72JJ), Lebanon, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power on takeoff for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA05LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA098), Apr 25, 2005: Gordon E. Brown Nieuport C-1 (N749GB), Homestead, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons on the downwind leg which resulted in a forced landing, and subsequent in-flight collision with a guy-wire and terrain. - [NTSB LAX05LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA133), Apr 11, 2005: Clark Aerosport Scamp (N234HC), Chino, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: a loss of engine power due to the pilot/builder's excessive adjustment (lean) of the mixture setting at the carburetor. The pilot/builder's failure to perform a more comprehensive ground test prior… - [NTSB LAX05CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA123), Mar 26, 2005: Peter A. Geiser Lee/Geiser Nieuprt17 (N124FG), Chandler, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. - [NTSB NYC05LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA030), Dec 8, 2004: Day VP-2 (N19LC), Warrenton, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. All 242: https://openairdocs.org/engine/volkswagen-conversion/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (339, newest 50) 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 20260920013359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260920013359A), Sep 20, 2026: Shaffer John Thomas KR-2 (N455JS), Lima, OH, Substantial damage. On 9/20/2026, [privacy data omitted] proceeded to fly from kmvn (mount vernon, IL) to 14G (fremont, OH). Due to deteriorating weather, pilot proceeded to… - [Incident 20240911016399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240911016399I), Sep 11, 2024: Beilfuss Jeffrey R KR-2 (N420LV), Salem, MO, Minor damage. Aircraft was enroute to mount vernon, IL. While flying over Missouri the pilot noticed the oil pressure fluctuating, and decided to land at Salem, MO (K33) to… - [Accident 20230511005999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230511005999A), May 11, 2023: Kitfox IV (N2485F), Wisconsin Rapid, WI, Substantial damage. On may 11, 2023, an experimental Kitfox iv departed alexander field south wood county airport (kisw), WI and approximately 4 nautical miles southeast at 2500… - [Accident 20230424008439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230424008439A), Apr 24, 2023: Lambert Franklin D THATCHER CX4 (N7555X), West Palm Beach, FL, Destroyed. Part 91 operation thatcher CX4 experimental aircraft registration[privacy data omitted], serial number 162 [privacy data omitted]. Aircraft[privacy data… - [Accident 20220718012269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220718012269A), Jul 18, 2022: Knight Gary L AA NIEUPORT 28 (N6170), Destroyed, 1 fatal. During climb out to the south from a private airfield, the aircraft turned 90 degrees to the east. The pilot was unable to maintain the necessary climb angle,… - [Accident 20211003017029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211003017029A), Oct 3, 2021: Kellner Peter T SONERAI II (N9115Y), Minot, ND, Substantial damage. Pilot was conducting his initial flight in the experimental aircraft. After initial climb out and making pattern altitude, he noticed high engine temperature.… - [Accident 20210901018589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210901018589A), Sep 1, 2021: Segarra Lucas Jr ZENITH STOLL 701 (N705L), Grantsburg, WI, Substantial damage. 2021-09-01 N705L, a zenith 701 flipped over after landing on the grass rwy 23 at Grantsburg, WI. (Kgtg) PIC was headed out for a local flight. The winds… - [Accident 20191114019299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191114019299A), Nov 14, 2019: Riffee Danny D FISHER FP-202 KOALA (N47CV), Erwin, NC, Substantial damage. N47CV an experimental single seat airplane, attempted to depart runway 5 at hrj in VMC conditions. On the takeoff roll, as the tail wheel left the ground, it… - [Incident 20191106019159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191106019159I), Nov 6, 2019: Wood Sidney M Jr WOOD KR-2 (N6242), California, MD, Minor damage. Aircraft condition inspection was completed 10/21/2019. Pilots description of the event: The aircraft is a KR-2 N6242 ea-b, built from vendor plans by myself.… - [Accident 20190817014089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190817014089A), Aug 17, 2019: Giger Frank R NIEUPORT II (N112GV), Talladega, AL, Substantial damage. While enroute to Talladega from bessemer the pilot noticed that the fuel was down to just below four gallons, and began to divert towards st. clair (kplr), he… - [Incident 20181002019409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181002019409I), Oct 2, 2018: Toy Frank CYGNET SF-2A (N339WT), Oak Hill, FL, Minor damage. 04OCT2018: arrived at Oak Hill airport to interview pilot and inspect aircraft. Pilot explained that the aircraft flipped over after landing while exiting the… - [Incident 20170804020649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170804020649I), Aug 4, 2017: Macdonald S-20 (N106AB), Everett, WA, Minor damage. As part of the taxi sequence after landing the pilot reported that the right main gear collapsed. - [Accident 20160616009369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160616009369A), Jun 16, 2016: Glaeser Thomas L NIEUPORT 11 (N124TG), Gardner, KS, Substantial damage. Pilot reported vibration from the horizontal stabilizer. During an attemp to land the aircraft, the pilot lost airspeed, lift, and altitude. Aircraft stalled… - [Accident 20160107000099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160107000099A), Jan 7, 2016: Mark L Harrell EROS 1600 (N508AH), Lebanon, TN, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On January 7, 2016, about 1530 central standard time, an experimental amateur-built eros 1600, N508AH, was substantially damaged during a forced landing… - [Accident 20151220022869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151220022869A), Dec 20, 2015: Day William L MINICOUPE (N853WD), Martinstate, MD, Substantial damage. Pilot stated on take off, he lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft ran off the left side of the runway. The aircraft sustained structural damage. - [Accident 20150607007179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150607007179A), Jun 7, 2015: Kretsinger BENSEN B8M (N2436), Maple Plain, MN, Substantial damage. The pilot reported that he had been flying the aircraft for about 10 minutes conducting some hovering and tight pattern work over the runway. While making a… - [Accident 20150219018729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150219018729A), Feb 19, 2015: Johnson Joel H RANS S-6ES COYOTE II (N5196W), Rincon, PR, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The aircraft departed eugenio maria de hostos airport (maz) for a local flight. The pilot claimed that after climbing to 1000 feet the aircraft engine was not… - [Accident 20140816016929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140816016929A), Aug 16, 2014: Day William L MINICOUPE (N853WD), Middle River, MD, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Was going to make a first flight since his November 2013 nose gear collapse. The aircraft got about 3 ft in the air when the nose came… - [Incident 20140713011329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140713011329I), Jul 13, 2014: Kelly Edward K VP-2 (N8533Z), Jefferson, IA, No damage. The aircraft with two people on board was attempting a takeoff on runway 32 at Jefferson Municipal aircraft. The aircraft was reported to reach 30 to 40FT of… - [Accident 20140510005359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140510005359A), May 10, 2014: Pazmany PL-4 (N44PL), Yates City, IL, Substantial damage. Pilot was in the airport traffic pattern descending to the Yates City, IL Tri-County Airport (2C6) and lost power about 300 feet AGL. The pilot made an… - [Incident 20140508007739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140508007739I), May 8, 2014: Dunlap Noel B KR-1 (N1380P), Kalispell, MT, Minor damage. Tower gave landing clearance twice, once on downwind once on base leg,both were acknowledged. The second clearance diverted the attention of the pilot to… - [Accident 20140329003269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140329003269A), Mar 29, 2014: Worthington Donald Wayne SONERAI II LT (N63917), Highland Ranch, CO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On 03/29/2014, at approximately 1438 hrs. Mountain daylight time (MDT), N63917, an amateur built experimental Sonerai II Lt airplane was destroyed after… - [Incident 20130608009089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130608009089I), Jun 8, 2013: Brinneman Billy H WAIEX (N280BB), Lonoke, AR, Minor damage. On June 8, 2013, at 1000 CST, a sonex-Waiex, N280BB, came in contact with 18-36 runway on landing at Country Air Estates Airport, Lonoke, Arkansas, while on a… - [Accident 20130511008359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130511008359A), May 11, 2013: Ankerstar Bradley D RAND-ROBINSON KR2 (N774A), Hamilton, OH, Destroyed. On may 11, 2013, a pilot operating an experimental aircraft experienced an engine failure immediately after takeoff from Butler county (hao). The aircraft… - [Accident 20121218028809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121218028809A), Dec 18, 2012: Russom Roy G HUMMEL H5 (N156FH), Calhoun, GA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On December 18, 2012 at 1642PM approximately, an inspector from this office arrived at tom b David field (czl) Calhoun ga. Specifically a location in a tree… - [Incident 20120530009469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120530009469I), May 30, 2012: Thatcher David J CX4 (N3058W), Pensacola, FL, Minor damage. On landing rollout the pilot experienced vibration from the fixed nose landing gear. The pilot immediately placed the airplane in a nose up attitude until loss… - [Accident 20120322005649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120322005649A), Mar 22, 2012: Gerner GERNER-EVANS WE-1 (N5936), Kimball, NE, Substantial damage. 03/22/2012: [privacy data omitted] advised that he had taken off at the Kimball airport (ibm) for local flight. During climb out, at approximately 50 feet AGL,… - [Accident 20111017024969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111017024969A), Oct 17, 2011: Fehlner-Shelton AEROSPORT SCAMP WTB1 (N25WS), Goldsboro, NC, Substantial damage. No mechanical issues reported. On approach to runway 21 at 6NC0, [privacy data omitted] struck an unmarked powerline which protrudes into the approach to… - [Accident 20111016030019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111016030019A), Oct 16, 2011: Jantzen EVANS VP (N331EJ), Rockwall, TX, Destroyed. [privacy data omitted] Departed dallas airpark east (1F7) for a local flight in the pattern. On the morning of October 16, 2011 at approximatley 8:30AM local… - [Accident 20110716018239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110716018239A), Jul 16, 2011: Dixon Bartley M VOLKSPLANE VP-1 (N341MD), Jackson, MI, Destroyed. On 7/16/2011, approx.1900 local time was to be the maiden flight of the experimental home built volksplane, N341MD. The aircraft was built in 2008 and issued… - [Accident 20110618011349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110618011349A), Jun 18, 2011: Worley Dennis SONEX (N563), Gardner, KS, Substantial damage. Aircraft departed johnson county executive airport (kojc) in olathe, KS, enroute to Gardner Municipal Airport (K34) in Gardner, KS. On the approach into K34,… - [Accident 20110604009349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110604009349A), Jun 4, 2011: Sieber Paul P NIEUPORT 11 (N118PS), Bellingham, WA, Substantial damage. Aircraft landed and tail stayed up. Slight cross wind caught tail and caused the aircraft to ground loop. Right main gear bent, which allowed the aircraft to… - [Incident 20101106051099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101106051099I), Nov 6, 2010: Story Marvi SS-D1 (N921SS), Newburg, PA, Minor damage. The homebuilt aircraft experienced a severe elevator flutter after departure and made an emergeny landing in a vacant corn field. The aircraft received minor… - [Accident 20101002047589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101002047589A), Oct 2, 2010: Wilkinson K EASY EAGLE (N44KW), Central City, NE, Substantial damage. On October 2nd, 2010, experimental/amateur built, N44KW, Easy Eagle 1, took off from Central City, NE airport (07K, Larry reineke field) at approximately 0845… - [Incident 20100814041839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100814041839I), Aug 14, 2010: Williams Jo ZENAIR ZODI (N47JW), Denison, IA, Minor damage. Aircraft lost power shortly after takeoff and pilot landed in a bean field. There was no useable fuel in the fuel tanks. The fuel indicating system showed… - [Incident 20100629036139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100629036139I), Jun 29, 2010: Jantzen EVANS VP (N331EJ), Terrell, TX, Minor damage. At 1045 hours on June, 29, 2010, aircraft N331EJ, an Evans Vp-1 owned by [privacy data omitted], and operated by [privacy data omitted], experienced power… - [Accident 20100627042619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100627042619A), Jun 27, 2010: Schooley Fr SONEX (N363SX), Punta Gorda, FL, Substantial damage. The pilot departed on a local flight without incident. As he entered the left traffic for runway 15 and made a visual approach to the grass runway he was using… - [Incident 20100502032749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100502032749I), May 2, 2010: Sportavia P RF5B SPERBE (N55RN), Medford, OR, Minor damage. After takeoff of experimental exhibition airplane pilot noted unusual feel during centerline main landing gear (MLG) retraction. The pilot attempted to extend… - [Accident 20100414004949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100414004949A), Apr 14, 2010: Ankerstar B RAND-ROBINS (N774A), Hamilton, OH, Substantial damage. Pilot was operating a KR-2 aircraft at the Butler county regional airport. Pilot was doing high speed taxi testing. After 8 successful trips down the runway,… - [Incident 20091217052449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091217052449I), Dec 17, 2009: Smith Bobby KR-2S (N808BS), Suffolk, VA, Minor damage. A go-around was initated prior to adding power, the aircraft subsequently stalled above the runway resulting in a hard landing. The nose gear folded under and… - [Incident 20091031023219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091031023219I), Oct 31, 2009: Amtr SONEX (N905SX), Laveen, AZ, Minor damage. During cruise phase of flight engine started to lose power, regained power and quit. Pilot declared an emergency on guard frequency and landed in the desert.… - [Incident 20091029022629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091029022629I), Oct 29, 2009: Amtr SONERAI2 (N55GE), Chandler, AZ, Minor damage. On 10-29-2009, N55GE, s/n V115 a pritchard sonerai ii experimental aircraft departed stellar airpark (P19), Chandler, Arizona at 0945MST. The pilot noted after… - [Accident 20090918017319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090918017319A), Sep 18, 2009: Amtr NIEUPORT11 (N124LH), Pahrump, NV, Substantial damage. Mr. Jennings was in cruise at 1000 ft AGL and had been for about thirty min when his engine quit. Mr. Jennings made an emergency landing in the desert and… - [Accident 20090810048189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090810048189A), Aug 10, 2009: Pongracz Jo NIEUPORT 11 (N112PM), Brasstown, NC, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot elected to takeoff from a grass runway with knowledge of rising runway to the south with obstructions, mountain, trees, and powerlines. Witnesses noted… - [Accident 20090612008589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090612008589A), Jun 12, 2009: Wermli KR2RANDROBIN (N40908), Anaconda, MT, Destroyed. (-23) On the evening of June 12, 2009 at approximately 2030 local time, [privacy data omitted], an uncertified and untrained owner of N90804, a rand Robinson,… - [Accident 20090424857179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090424857179A), Apr 24, 2009: Amtr MK1 (N91MK), Demopolis, AL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) Aircraft departed off runway 22 Demopolis, AL(dya), then turned to a downwind position. Aircraft engine sputtered and then quit. Aircraft impacted the… - [Accident 20090422011279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090422011279A), Apr 22, 2009: Amtr SONERAI2 (N232PE), Grantsburg, WI, Destroyed, 1 fatal. After takeoff the pilot made a left turn in a sonerai 2 airplane and crashed in a wooded area south of circle t, a private airstrip south of Grantsburg, WI. - [Accident 20090330004029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090330004029A), Mar 30, 2009: Rogers FLAGLORSCOOT (N3248Q), Griffin, GA, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot departed runway 33 at Beaverbrook Aerodrome(10GA) and at approximately 150 foot above ground level the engine began to sputter and miss.… - [Accident 20080821842999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080821842999A), Aug 21, 2008: Amtr DA5B (N1002W), Odessa, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) At 0800 local time, [privacy data omitted] in N1002W, a DA5B experimental aircraft, he completed building in 2004, was cruising to monahans,Texas. He had… - [Accident 20080720842659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080720842659A), Jul 20, 2008: Amtr VP1 (N822CB), Starkville, MS, Substantial damage. (-23) Eyewitness reports the airplane was struggling to climb and reach an altitude of approximately 50 feet, started a shallow left turn, started losing… All 339: https://openairdocs.org/engine/volkswagen-conversion/incidents.md --- 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.