# Kumhyr David B VANS RV-8A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05618K3
- Manufacturer (registry): KUMHYR DAVID B
- Model: VANS RV-8A
- 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/kumhyr-david-b-vans-rv-8a

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)

- [N955DK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N955DK): [Krotje Peter](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KROTJE%20PETER), [Wills Point, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Wills%20Point), built 2004, S/N 81538

## 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 ERA22LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA423), Sep 14, 2022: Kumhyr David B Vans RV-8A (N955DK), Elberta, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over during 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 20220914015329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220914015329A), Sep 14, 2022: Kumhyr David B VANS RV-8A (N955DK), Elberta, AL, Substantial damage. Aircraft touched down and flipped over the nose wheel and came to rest inverted on grass runway.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Rabern Donald A VAN'S RV-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/rabern-donald-a-van-s-rv-8a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05621PA
- [Vangrunsven Gerald B VANS RV-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/vangrunsven-gerald-b-vans-rv-8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05604P2
- [Hoyt Larry VANS RV-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hoyt-larry-vans-rv-8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056080G
- [Mccutchan Anthony L VANS RV8-A](https://openairdocs.org/model/mccutchan-anthony-l-vans-rv8-a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05610T9
- [Mitchell Brian VANS RV-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/mitchell-brian-vans-rv-8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05611MK
- [Parish Brian D VANS RV-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/parish-brian-d-vans-rv-8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05611QT
- [Rawlins F A/Houseman D VANS RV-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/rawlins-f-a-houseman-d-vans-rv-8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05611SR
- [Frolich Carl T VANS RV-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/frolich-carl-t-vans-rv-8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056125I
- [Bradley Richard D VANS RV-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/bradley-richard-d-vans-rv-8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05612L0
- [ORR David W VANS RV8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/orr-david-w-vans-rv8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05612OL
- [Shipley Walter R VANS RV8-A](https://openairdocs.org/model/shipley-walter-r-vans-rv8-a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05612Q5
- [Steckler Stephen T VANS RV-8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/steckler-stephen-t-vans-rv-8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05612X1

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