# Clark James T VANS RV8

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05616Y7
- Manufacturer (registry): CLARK JAMES T
- Model: VANS RV8
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/clark-james-t-vans-rv8

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)

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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 WPR17LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA153), Jul 14, 2017: Clark James T Vans RV8 (N559JC), Spokane, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: An inflight engine fire for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which melted the air filter element and obstructed the engine's air intakes, resulting in a total…
- [NTSB LAX05CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA310), Sep 20, 2005: Clark Vans RV8 (N559JC), Sonoma, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: a loss of engine power due to the failure of the master electrical power switch, which removed power to the electronic ignition.

## 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 20170714024529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170714024529A), Jul 14, 2017: Clark James T VANS RV8 (N559JC), Spokane, WA, Substantial damage. Aircraft departed Spokane, felts field enroute to deer park. Approximately 2 miles north of felts field at 3000' pilot noticed unusual engine noise.…
- [Accident 20050918022639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050918022639A), Sep 18, 2005: Amtr VANSRV8 (N559JC), Sonoma, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot reported that during final approach phase of flight to runway 26 aircraft electrical system failed following activation of the aircraft electrical…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Ballard Michael A VANS RV-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/ballard-michael-a-vans-rv-8): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05615KW
- [Henderson Thomas F VANS RV-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/henderson-thomas-f-vans-rv-8): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05621A7
- [Dombroski VANS RV-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/dombroski-vans-rv-8): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05627AO
- [Robert Chris Michael VANS RV-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/robert-chris-michael-vans-rv-8): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05632IZ
- [Ochs David L VANS RV-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/ochs-david-l-vans-rv-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056030T
- [Goldberg Mark VANS RV-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/goldberg-mark-vans-rv-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056055J
- [Brand Donald A VANS RV-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/brand-donald-a-vans-rv-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560561
- [Glader John H VANS RV-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/glader-john-h-vans-rv-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056065A
- [Oveross James A VANS RV-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/oveross-james-a-vans-rv-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606EB
- [Veenker Harlen G VANS RV8](https://openairdocs.org/model/veenker-harlen-g-vans-rv8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606EU
- [Seith J F/Ragsdale R L VANS RV-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/seith-j-f-ragsdale-r-l-vans-rv-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606QN
- [Newhouse George A VANS RV8](https://openairdocs.org/model/newhouse-george-a-vans-rv8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606X4

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