# Lee THORPE T-18

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8951026
- Manufacturer (registry): LEE
- Model: THORPE T-18
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 95 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/lee-thorpe-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)

- [N147DS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N147DS): [Davis Brady](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20BRADY), [Acampo, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Acampo), built 1973, S/N 439

## 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 LAX84LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA342), Jun 9, 1984: Lee Thorpe T-18 (N147DS), Lee Vining, CA, substantial damage

## 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 19840609023239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840609023239A), Jun 9, 1984: Amtrth THORPT18 (N147DS), Lee Vining, CA, Substantial damage. Lost directional control on the landing roll. Ran down an embankment and nosed over. Pilot blamed his large feet.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Mauldin Richard THORPE T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/mauldin-richard-thorpe-t-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056047B
- [Lamos Mark Allan THORPE T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/lamos-mark-allan-thorpe-t-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 89510U4
- [Winton John W THORPE T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/winton-john-w-thorpe-t-18): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05610UL
- [Whetzel Lawrence C THORPE T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/whetzel-lawrence-c-thorpe-t-18): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 89510U6

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