# Irwin Kenneth SONEX 2180

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 056190V
- Manufacturer (registry): IRWIN KENNETH
- Model: SONEX 2180
- 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/irwin-kenneth-sonex-2180

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)

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None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N514KP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N514KP): [Sanders Vernon J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANDERS%20VERNON%20J), [Sparta, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Sparta), built 2006, S/N 514

## 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 CHI06LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA088), Feb 27, 2006: Irwin Sonex 2180 (N514KP), Rockford, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to the restricted movement of the throttle cable during cruise flight. A factor in the accident was the trees contacted during the forced landing.

## 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 20060227006149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060227006149A), Feb 27, 2006: Amtr SONEX (N514KP), Rockford, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft was at cruise, while pilot was trying to adjust throttle control. Pilot reported that throttle cable was slightly hard to move, so while trying…

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