# Focke-Wulf FWP 149D

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3540106
- Manufacturer (registry): FOCKE-WULF
- Model: FWP 149D
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 5
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 13
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/focke-wulf-fwp-149d

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 (13)

- [N149A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N149A): [Bernis Old Airplane Co Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERNIS%20OLD%20AIRPLANE%20CO%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1960, S/N 173, Non-citizen corporation, flight hours not reported
- [N149DD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N149DD): [Palmisano Joseph](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PALMISANO%20JOSEPH), [New London, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/New%20London), built 1959, S/N 106
- [N149DJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N149DJ): [Pomeroy Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POMEROY%20THOMAS), [Lovettsville, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Lovettsville), built 1959, S/N 080
- [N149EE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N149EE): [Newhouse Gregory A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEWHOUSE%20GREGORY%20A), [Enterprise, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Enterprise), built 1960, S/N 157
- [N149JZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N149JZ): [Gooney Bird Group Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOONEY%20BIRD%20GROUP%20INC), [Paso Robles, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Paso%20Robles), S/N 255
- [N149NL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N149NL): [Chapdelaine Eugene R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAPDELAINE%20EUGENE%20R), [Colebrook, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Colebrook), S/N 017
- [N149RL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N149RL): [Shepard Logan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHEPARD%20LOGAN), [Sultan, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Sultan), built 1960, S/N 128
- [N149WB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N149WB): [Williams John H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20JOHN%20H), [Midland, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Midland), built 1959, S/N 046
- [N156FW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N156FW): [Matschulat Peter P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MATSCHULAT%20PETER%20P), [South Amboy, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/South%20Amboy), built 1960, S/N 156
- [N382FW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N382FW): [Imanverdi Bakhtiar](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IMANVERDI%20BAKHTIAR), [San Jose, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Jose), built 1962, S/N 075
- [N53043](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53043): [Wulf Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WULF%20AIR%20LLC), [Pell City, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Pell%20City), built 1960, S/N 130
- [N5316W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5316W): [Penley Robert G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PENLEY%20ROBERT%20G), [Corinth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Corinth), built 1958, S/N 314
- [N888FW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N888FW): [Limbacher Richard A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIMBACHER%20RICHARD%20A), [Stone Creek, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Stone%20Creek), built 1960, S/N 115

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 CEN21FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA304), Jul 4, 2021: Focke-Wulf FWP-149D (N9145), Killeen, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of a crankshaft counterweight mounting lobe, which resulted in a counterweight separation and catastrophic secondary damage to the engine…
- [NTSB ERA14FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA044), Nov 17, 2013: Focke-Wulf FWP 149D (N132FW), Kenansville, NC, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control in instrument meteorological conditions for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airframe and engine revealed no anomalies that would have…
- [NTSB MIA95LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA126), May 5, 1995: Focke-Wulf FWP 149D (N253FW), St. Augustine, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: INADEQUATE FUEL MANAGEMENT BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND RESULTING IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE…

## FAA accident and incident reports (9)

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 20210704012589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210704012589A), Jul 4, 2021: Focke-Wulf FWP 149D (N9145), Killeen, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On 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.…
- [Accident 20131117024329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131117024329A), Nov 17, 2013: Focke-Wulf FWP 149D (N132FW), Kenansville, NC, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On 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…
- [Incident 20081011849469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081011849469I), Oct 11, 2008: Fockew FWP149D (N149PE), San Diego, CA, Minor damage. (-23) On October 11, 2008, experimental exhibition aircraft model, focke wulf 149D sustained minor damage after the nose gear collapsed while landing at Brown…
- [Incident 19970702043539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970702043539I), Jul 2, 1997: Piagio FWP149D (N149DD), Cleveland, OH. Narrative: identity of pilot could not be established. No proof of actual altitude in vicinity of bkl. Stale complaint. Closed with no action.
- [Accident 19950505009739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950505009739A), May 5, 1995: Piagio FWP149D (N253FW), St Augustine, FL, Substantial damage. Engine quit on climbout. Struck trees and ground trying for open area. Fuel selector on empty tank.
- [Incident 19940722032929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940722032929I), Jul 22, 1994: Piagio FWP149D (N149DD), Gastonia, NC. Narrative: pilot departed Gastonia Municipal Airport (OA6) on an IFR flight plan and in IFR conditions; had problems holding headings and altitudes and…
- [Incident 19940329008599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940329008599I), Mar 29, 1994: Piagio FWP149D (N132FW), Staunton-Waynes, VA, Minor damage. Smoke and hot smell noted on final nose gear would not extend. Norse gear collapsed. Nose gear actuator failed.
- [Incident 19930620023439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930620023439I), Jun 20, 1993: Piagio FWP149D (N132FW), Staunton-Waynes, VA, Minor damage. Unable to lock nose gear down. Nose gear collapsed on rollout. Nose gear had not locked over center.
- [Incident 19900418021319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900418021319I), Apr 18, 1990: Piagio FWP149D (N53043), East Prairie, MO, Minor damage. Engine quit. Forced landing in field. Left fuel tank was found to be full of fuel. Right tank was empty.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Vfw/Fokker FWP 149D](https://openairdocs.org/model/vfw-fokker-fwp-149d): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 4990613
- [Piaggio FWP-149D](https://openairdocs.org/model/piaggio-fwp-149d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 6960207

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