# Hess Richard W RUTAN VARI-EZE

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05609JQ
- Manufacturer (registry): HESS RICHARD W
- Model: RUTAN VARI-EZE
- 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: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/hess-richard-w-rutan-vari-eze

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 SEA87LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA090), May 8, 1987: Rutan VARI-EZE (N29Z), Renton, WA, substantial damage

## 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 19870507012439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870507012439A), May 7, 1987: Amtrru VARIEZE (N29Z), Renton, WA, Substantial damage. Brakes set. Hand propped aircraft. Plane started a fast taxi. Pilot was dragged with aircraft. Hit a parked aircraft

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Heitkotter RUTAN VARI-EZE](https://openairdocs.org/model/heitkotter-rutan-vari-eze): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560964
- [Morgan Donald G RUTAN VARIEZE](https://openairdocs.org/model/morgan-donald-g-rutan-varieze): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056097B
- [Bassen/Acheson RUTAN VARIEZE](https://openairdocs.org/model/bassen-acheson-rutan-varieze): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056099M
- [Franseen Steve A RUTAN VARIEZE](https://openairdocs.org/model/franseen-steve-a-rutan-varieze): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056099V
- [Nussbaum T J/Nussbaum J E RUTAN VARIEZE](https://openairdocs.org/model/nussbaum-t-j-nussbaum-j-e-rutan-varieze): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05609DM
- [Hancock Seth E RUTAN VARIEZE](https://openairdocs.org/model/hancock-seth-e-rutan-varieze): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05609DQ
- [Hertzler F Gary RUTAN VARIEZE](https://openairdocs.org/model/hertzler-f-gary-rutan-varieze): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05609DV
- [Wimberly Fred N RUTAN VARIEZE](https://openairdocs.org/model/wimberly-fred-n-rutan-varieze): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05609FF
- [Ray-Charles RUTAN VARI-EZE](https://openairdocs.org/model/ray-charles-rutan-vari-eze): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05609M8
- [Grove Robert P RUTAN VARIEZE](https://openairdocs.org/model/grove-robert-p-rutan-varieze): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05609TY
- [Johnson Glenn I RUTAN VARIEZE](https://openairdocs.org/model/johnson-glenn-i-rutan-varieze): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05609VR
- [Rausch Leon L RUTAN VARIEZE](https://openairdocs.org/model/rausch-leon-l-rutan-varieze): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05609WJ

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