# John R Wilhite JV SPECIAL

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05633C9
- Manufacturer (registry): JOHN R WILHITE
- Model: JV SPECIAL
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · 4 cycle
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/john-r-wilhite-jv-special

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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## 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 CEN23LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA356), Aug 8, 2023: Vans JV-Special / RV8 (N7776J), Roanoke, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with crosswind.

## 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 20230808021789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230808021789A), Aug 8, 2023: John R Wilhite JV SPECIAL (N7776J), Roanoke, TX, Substantial damage. Arrived on scene 08/08/2023 at approx 1130L. Took a statement from the pilot who was not injured. He stated "sequence of events and time line for incident/…

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