Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 3540106

Manufacturer (registry)
FOCKE-WULF
Model
FWP 149D
Registry code
3540106
Registered
13 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
5
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Not type certificated

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 19

1957Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 19 aircraft
19571
19582
19593
196011
19621
19951

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 13

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3540106')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 3

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('3540106')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 9

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20210704012589AFocke-Wulf FWP 149D · Killeen, TXOn July 4, 2021, at 1730 CST, N9145,a Focke Wulf FWP-149D. Crashed in Killeen Texas, during a return flight from new braunfels Texas. No flight plan was filed. The aircraft was destroyed. The pilot sustained fatal injuries..Jul 4, 2021 · N9145 · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20131117024329AFocke-Wulf FWP 149D · Kenansville, NCOn November 19,2013 I traveled with inspector bernhardt to investigate a fatal crash of a Focke-Wulf model :FWP149D N132FW that was destroyed when it impacted trees and terrain while on approach to (dpl) Duplin County Airport in Kenansville north carolina.…Nov 17, 2013 · N132FW · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20081011849469IFockew FWP149D · San Diego, CA(-23) On October 11, 2008, experimental exhibition aircraft model, focke wulf 149D sustained minor damage after the nose gear collapsed while landing at Brown field airport (ksdm). The sole occupant/pilot was not injured. Preliminary inspection of the landing…Oct 11, 2008 · N149PE · Minor damageIncident 19970702043539IPiagio FWP149D · Cleveland, OHNarrative: identity of pilot could not be established. No proof of actual altitude in vicinity of bkl. Stale complaint. Closed with no action.Jul 2, 1997 · N149DDAccident 19950505009739APiagio FWP149D · St Augustine, FLEngine quit on climbout. Struck trees and ground trying for open area. Fuel selector on empty tank.May 5, 1995 · N253FW · Substantial damageIncident 19940722032929IPiagio FWP149D · Gastonia, NCNarrative: pilot departed Gastonia Municipal Airport (OA6) on an IFR flight plan and in IFR conditions; had problems holding headings and altitudes and following instructions issued by charlotte departure control. Had to be given an assist by ATC to return to…Jul 22, 1994 · N149DDIncident 19940329008599IPiagio FWP149D · Staunton-Waynes, VASmoke and hot smell noted on final nose gear would not extend. Norse gear collapsed. Nose gear actuator failed.Mar 29, 1994 · N132FW · Minor damageIncident 19930620023439IPiagio FWP149D · Staunton-Waynes, VAUnable to lock nose gear down. Nose gear collapsed on rollout. Nose gear had not locked over center.Jun 20, 1993 · N132FW · Minor damageIncident 19900418021319IPiagio FWP149D · East Prairie, MOEngine quit. Forced landing in field. Left fuel tank was found to be full of fuel. Right tank was empty.Apr 18, 1990 · N53043 · Minor damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3540106')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

The same model under other registry codes

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

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'FWP149D' AND m.code NOT IN ('3540106')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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