# Gaulden William D VANS RV-4

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05621Z6
- Manufacturer (registry): GAULDEN WILLIAM D
- Model: VANS RV-4
- 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/gaulden-william-d-vans-rv-4

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)

- [N2606A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2606A): [Garrard Mark E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARRARD%20MARK%20E), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), built 2006, S/N 3270

## 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 ERA24LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA039), Nov 7, 2023: Gaulden William D Vans RV-4 (N2606A), London, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadvertent application of nose down pitch trim during the attempted aborted landing, which resulted in abnormal contact with the runway.

## 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 20231107022099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231107022099A), Nov 7, 2023: Gaulden William D VANS RV-4 (N2606A), London, KY, Substantial damage. Flight originated on November 07, 2023 at kesn to kmtv and then continued from kmtv for kloz. At approximately 5 p.m. local time radio calls were made for…

## Service difficulty reports (2)

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

- [SDR 2014FA0000630](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000630), Jul 18, 2014: SERVO. FAILED. PILOT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE. EXPERIMENTAL FUEL SERVO, PN 2524307-10 HAD THE MID-RANGE AND HIGH RANGE TEST POINTS OUT OF LIMITS WITH EXCESS
- [SDR 2006FA0000667](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000667), Jul 7, 2006: PUMP. FAULTY. T/O ROLL OK, ENG STARTED LOSING PWR JUST AFTER T/O AT APROX 150 FT, DETECTED A SLIGHT MISS OR LOSS OF PWR, MADE A SHARP LT TURN , ENG CONTINUED TO LOSE PWR, SWI

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Heckel Robert P VANS RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/heckel-robert-p-vans-rv-4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 056085V
- [Olds Robert R VAN'S RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/olds-robert-r-van-s-rv-4): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05608N8
- [Macniven Donald B VANS RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/macniven-donald-b-vans-rv-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560121
- [Aubuchon Derrick L VANS RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/aubuchon-derrick-l-vans-rv-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601BB
- [Briegleb Ross VANS RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/briegleb-ross-vans-rv-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602DB
- [Hiers Craig Lanier VANS RV 4](https://openairdocs.org/model/hiers-craig-lanier-vans-rv-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602KI
- [Varnum Frank VANS RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/varnum-frank-vans-rv-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602L3
- [Mansfield William J VANS RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/mansfield-william-j-vans-rv-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602W6
- [Bohannon Bruce VANS RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/bohannon-bruce-vans-rv-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603IR
- [Hickman Robert J VANS RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/hickman-robert-j-vans-rv-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056042O
- [Smith John D VANS RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-john-d-vans-rv-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056048J
- [Ray Robert JR VANS RV-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/ray-robert-jr-vans-rv-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05604CW

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