# Bensen B-8MVW

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1300531
- Manufacturer (registry): BENSEN
- Model: B-8MVW
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 45 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bensen-b-8mvw

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 NYC79FNC45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FNC45), Aug 4, 1979: Benson B8MVW (N1182), Mars Hill, ME, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72FER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72FER02), Jul 3, 1971: Bensen B-8M (N5680), Anoka, MN, destroyed, 1 fatal

## 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 19790804024069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790804024069A), Aug 4, 1979: Amtrbx BENSENB8M (N1182), Mars Hill, ME, Substantial damage. Eng. Lost pwr. Made emer. Lndg. In buckwheat field. Foliage flipped acft over. Fact; failed to use carb. Heat.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Schmidt Clayton J B8MVW](https://openairdocs.org/model/schmidt-clayton-j-b8mvw): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1300168

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