# Cunningham W E ROTORWAY EXEC

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 13017LT
- Manufacturer (registry): CUNNINGHAM W E
- Model: ROTORWAY EXEC
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cunningham-w-e-rotorway-exec

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 LAX97LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA014), Oct 13, 1996: Cunningham Rotorway Exec (N18WC), Mather, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: excessive maneuvering by the pilot, which allowed the main rotor blades to contact and sever the tail rotor system and allowed mast bumping to occur.

## 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 19961013031979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961013031979A), Oct 13, 1996: Amtr ROTORWAYEXEC (N18WC), Sacramento, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Helicopter made hard left turn, followed by hard right, main rotor struck tail rotor. Crashed and burned. (.19) on October 12, 1996, at 1755 hours pacific…

## Service difficulty reports (3)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2002FA0000628](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000628), Apr 8, 2002: BELT. BROKEN. CENTER TAIL ROTOR BELT FAILED RESULTING IN NO TAIL ROTOR CONTROL. BELT LIKELY FAILED DUE TO IMPROPER BELT ROUTING THROUGH TAILBOOM FROM ONE IDLER PULLEY TO NEXT
- [SDR 96ZZZX3406](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3406), Jun 18, 1996: SHAFT. FAILED. INVESTIGATION OF AN EXPERIMENTAL HELICOPTER ACCIDENT FOUND FOLLOWING PROBLEM: BEARING ASSY SHAFT INSERT BROKEN OFF INSIDE OF MAIN ROTOR SHAFT. STUB SHAFT FELL O
- [SDR CA960222027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960222027), Feb 9, 1996: BATTERY. DEFECTIVE. (CAN)DURING ELT RECERTIFICATION CHECK A POWDERED DUST NOTICED ON CASE. UNIT FAILED TO ACTIVATE WHEN TURNED ON OR IN ARMED POSITION. ALL BATTERIES FOUND CHAFED, 

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Bush Richard P ROTORWAY EXEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/bush-richard-p-rotorway-exec): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607GI
- [Edwards Dale A ROTORWAY EXEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/edwards-dale-a-rotorway-exec): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056105N
- [Simon Ralf ROTORWAY EXEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/simon-ralf-rotorway-exec): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617GK
- [Maurer George ROTORWAY EXEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/maurer-george-rotorway-exec): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05619LC
- [Stoltzfus Nicholas D ROTORWAY EXEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/stoltzfus-nicholas-d-rotorway-exec): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05621I3
- [Koller Rex E ROTORWAY EXEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/koller-rex-e-rotorway-exec): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056230M
- [Thomsen Horst ROTORWAY EXEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/thomsen-horst-rotorway-exec): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05626LP
- [Rothmeyer Frank A JR ROTORWAY EXEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/rothmeyer-frank-a-jr-rotorway-exec): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05628DN
- [Paul S Gould ROTORWAY EXEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/paul-s-gould-rotorway-exec): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05638QW
- [Compton Williamson ROTOR WAY EXEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/compton-williamson-rotor-way-exec): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 13017AW
- [Crawford Marland D ROTOR-WAY EXEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/crawford-marland-d-rotor-way-exec): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 13017BT
- [Richards Edward J ROTORWAY EXEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/richards-edward-j-rotorway-exec): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 13017EY

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