# Inks Allen W VIRUS SW

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05636FW
- Manufacturer (registry): INKS ALLEN W
- Model: VIRUS SW
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/inks-allen-w-virus-sw

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 GAA18CA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA458), Jul 30, 2018: Allen W Inks Virus SW (N608US), Clayton, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway overrun.

## 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 20180730004859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180730004859A), Jul 30, 2018: Inks Allen W VIRUS SW (N608US), Clayton, GA, Substantial damage. On Monday, July 30th, 2018, at approximately 1315 EST. [privacy data omitted] Attempted to land his experimental homebuilt powered glider, N608US, at GA18, Big…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Pipistrel Doo Ajdovscina VIRUS SW](https://openairdocs.org/model/pipistrel-doo-ajdovscina-virus-sw): 13 registered aircraft, registry code 056321O
- [Pipistrel D O O VIRUS SW](https://openairdocs.org/model/pipistrel-d-o-o-virus-sw): 13 registered aircraft, registry code 05639XB
- [Pipistrel VIRUS SW](https://openairdocs.org/model/pipistrel-virus-sw): 8 registered aircraft, registry code 05631H5
- [Pipistrel Lsa S R L VIRUS SW](https://openairdocs.org/model/pipistrel-lsa-s-r-l-virus-sw): 5 registered aircraft, registry code 060008T
- [Manoucher Adli VIRUS SW](https://openairdocs.org/model/manoucher-adli-virus-sw): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05635PY
- [Pipistrel Italia S R L VIRUS SW](https://openairdocs.org/model/pipistrel-italia-s-r-l-virus-sw): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 06001C7

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