# Hoots THORP T-18

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8951049
- Manufacturer (registry): HOOTS
- Model: THORP T-18
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 95 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/hoots-thorp-t-18

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)

- [N18CH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18CH): [Hoover Charles](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOOVER%20CHARLES), [Oakdale, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Oakdale), built 1974, S/N CH374

## 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 CEN25LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA246), Jul 6, 2025: Thorp T18 (N18CH), Lake Elmo, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the go-around, that resulted in the tailwheel impacting a taxiway sign, a subsequent loss of control due to the damaged tailwheel, and a…

## 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 20250706010889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250706010889A), Jul 6, 2025: Hoots THORP T-18 (N18CH), Lake Elmo, MN, Substantial damage. PIC departed the destination airport and returned to his home airport. PIC stated that while attempting to land he was off to the left of the runway and…

## Service difficulty reports (2)

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

- [SDR 96ZZZX253](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX253), Nov 1, 1995: COOLER. SPLIT. OIL COOLER WELD BROKE WHERE THE BOSS IS WELDED ONTO THE COOLER ON INBOARD SIDE. OIL WAS QUICKLY PUMPED OUT OF THE ENGINE SPRAYING OVER THE ENGINE CREATING MUCH 
- [SDR 96ZZZX1095](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1095), Oct 18, 1995: SPINNER. FAILED. EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT, ON RUN-UP, AT FULL RPM - PROPELLER SPINNER SPLIT INTO 3 PIECES, 2 LARGE PIECES LEFT AIRCRAFT. COULD NOT BE FOUND. AIRCRAFT ENGINE SHUT DO

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Hymen THORP T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/hymen-thorp-t-18): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 8951037
- [Dean THORP T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/dean-thorp-t-18): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 8951099
- [Broussard Donald G THORP T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/broussard-donald-g-thorp-t-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601GV
- [Miller J G/Miller S/Miller J A THORP T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/miller-j-g-miller-s-miller-j-a-thorp-t-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601OG
- [Eklund Richard D THORP T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/eklund-richard-d-thorp-t-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603DP
- [Waxenfelter Jack G THORP T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/waxenfelter-jack-g-thorp-t-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603U6
- [Irving Steven THORP T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/irving-steven-thorp-t-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560486
- [Borden Charles R THORP T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/borden-charles-r-thorp-t-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05605A4
- [Gardner William R THORP T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/gardner-william-r-thorp-t-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606K3
- [Batchelor Mark S THORP T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/batchelor-mark-s-thorp-t-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607US
- [Keyt Richard C THORP T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/keyt-richard-c-thorp-t-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056109Q
- [Palumbo Nathan M THORP T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/palumbo-nathan-m-thorp-t-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05611PO

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