# Harper VOLKSPLANE WE-1

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0562415
- Manufacturer (registry): HARPER
- Model: VOLKSPLANE WE-1
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 85 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/harper-volksplane-we-1

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 CHI90LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA217), Aug 8, 1990: Harper Volksplane WE-1 (N4509), Kingman, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND SPIN.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 19900807031019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900807031019A), Aug 7, 1990: Amtren VOLKSPLANE* (N4509), Kingman, KS, Substantial damage. Dived into ground shortly after takeoff. Pilot does not remember flight due head injury.
- [Incident 19860928072689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860928072689I), Sep 28, 1986: Amtrev VOLKSPLNEVP1 (N4509), Decatur, IN, Minor damage. Engine lost power in flight. Aircraft landed in a soybean field. Pilot medical and flight review overdue.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Gibbs VOLKSPLANE WE-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/gibbs-volksplane-we-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0563574
- [Chris Henry Johnson VOLKSPLANE WE-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/chris-henry-johnson-volksplane-we-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05611FS
- [Capehart VOLKSPLANE WE-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/capehart-volksplane-we-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0562273
- [Wood VOLKSPLANE WE-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/wood-volksplane-we-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0562766
- [Willowbrook VOLKSPLANE WE-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/willowbrook-volksplane-we-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05629BH
- [Hilderbrand Ronald E VOLKSPLANE WE-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/hilderbrand-ronald-e-volksplane-we-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05635A7

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