# Eric Vargosko SW-51

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05642HI
- Manufacturer (registry): ERIC VARGOSKO
- Model: SW-51
- 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: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/eric-vargosko-sw-51

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 (1)

- [N551EV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N551EV): [Ldg Mustang LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LDG%20MUSTANG%20LLC), [Murrells Inlet, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Murrells%20Inlet), built 2024, S/N 017

## 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 ERA26LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA169), Apr 10, 2026: Eric Vargosko SW-51 (N551EV), Iron Station, NC, minor damage, investigation ongoing

## 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 20260410010539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260410010539A), Apr 10, 2026: Eric Vargosko SW-51 (N551EV), Iron Station, NC, Substantial damage. Who: 2 personnel on board, pilot in command at time of takeoff and passenger (flight instructor). What: experimental aircraft SW-51 experienced a loss of…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Beda C Dondi SW-51](https://openairdocs.org/model/beda-c-dondi-sw-51): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056414S
- [Red River SW-51](https://openairdocs.org/model/red-river-sw-51): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056425O
- [Gary Henry SW-51](https://openairdocs.org/model/gary-henry-sw-51): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05642E7
- [30sw SW-51](https://openairdocs.org/model/30sw-sw-51): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05642PS
- [Charlie Golf SW-51](https://openairdocs.org/model/charlie-golf-sw-51): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05643GG
- [Matze SW-51](https://openairdocs.org/model/matze-sw-51): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05643MP
- [Steven M Sliwa SW-51](https://openairdocs.org/model/steven-m-sliwa-sw-51): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05643NA
- [Shakedown Street SW-51](https://openairdocs.org/model/shakedown-street-sw-51): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05643NB
- [51 Heritage SW-51](https://openairdocs.org/model/51-heritage-sw-51): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05643NW
- [Palmetto SW-51](https://openairdocs.org/model/palmetto-sw-51): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05643S9
- [CR Dreams Charters SW-51](https://openairdocs.org/model/cr-dreams-charters-sw-51): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05643T2
- [Emb500 SW-51](https://openairdocs.org/model/emb500-sw-51): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05643TR

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