# Beam-Walter RS-15

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05647AL
- Manufacturer (registry): BEAM-WALTER
- Model: RS-15
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beam-walter-rs-15

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 (2)

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 ERA10CA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA477), Aug 27, 2010: Beam-Walter RS-15 (N29WB), Windsor, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate installation and preflight inspection of the right rudervator assembly, which resulted in a loss control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL80FIG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FIG10), Jun 1, 1980: Bryan RS-15 (N29WB), Fredrick, MD, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20100827046189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100827046189A), Aug 27, 2010: Beam-Walter RS-15 (N29WB), Windsor, VA, Substantial damage. While assembling glider for flight, the pilot failed to ensure that locking pin on the right ruddervator was properly locked in position. During the takeoff…
- [Accident 19800601016709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800601016709A), Jun 1, 1980: Amtr RS15 (N29WB), Frederick, MD, Substantial damage. Pilot used high drag flaps & did not maintain air-speed in attempted short field landing.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [U Werneburg/F Vaughan RS-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/u-werneburg-f-vaughan-rs-15): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05637WD
- [Heimbecker RS-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/heimbecker-rs-15): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0564707
- [Fisher RS-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/fisher-rs-15): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0564722
- [Slagle RS-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/slagle-rs-15): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05647A3
- [Smith RS-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-rs-15): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05647C8
- [Rodieck RS-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/rodieck-rs-15): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05647G3
- [Duhaime-Raymond RS-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/duhaime-raymond-rs-15): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05647Z7
- [Ketonen E/Adams W RS 15](https://openairdocs.org/model/ketonen-e-adams-w-rs-15): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05607AL
- [Anderson RS 15](https://openairdocs.org/model/anderson-rs-15): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0564717
- [Cook RS-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/cook-rs-15): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0564771
- [Juniper-Suszynski RS-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/juniper-suszynski-rs-15): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05647C7
- [Reiffer Raymond RS-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/reiffer-raymond-rs-15): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05647CS

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