# Aircraft ENG. Associates THORP 211

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8951097
- Manufacturer (registry): AIRCRAFT ENG. ASSOCIATES INC.
- Model: THORP 211
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 95 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aircraft-eng-associates-thorp-211

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 FTW86FRA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRA11), Aug 3, 1986: Thorp Aero 211 (N29754), Liberty, TX, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 19860803037279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860803037279A), Aug 3, 1986: Adamst THORPT211 (N29754), Liberty, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot reported engine quit. Landed in an open field and nosed over. Power loss unexplained.

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Pallai Michael THORP 211](https://openairdocs.org/model/pallai-michael-thorp-211): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 89510J1
- [Adams Industries THORP 211](https://openairdocs.org/model/adams-industries-thorp-211): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0080250

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