# Lewis LP-49

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05647V9
- Manufacturer (registry): LEWIS
- Model: LP-49
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 60 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/lewis-lp-49

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 LAX79DUG56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DUG56), Sep 29, 1979: Laister LP-49 (N49LP), Adelanto, 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 19790929027169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790929027169A), Sep 29, 1979: Laistr LP49 (N49LP), Adelanto, CA, Substantial damage. Student pilot entered an intentional spin at 10,000 feet MSL. Aircraft failed to recover.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Laister Sailplane Products LP-49](https://openairdocs.org/model/laister-sailplane-products-lp-49): 5 registered aircraft, registry code 5100102
- [Bybee Walter C LP-49](https://openairdocs.org/model/bybee-walter-c-lp-49): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056255C
- [Hassell LP-49](https://openairdocs.org/model/hassell-lp-49): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05647B8
- [Kristen-Laister LP-49](https://openairdocs.org/model/kristen-laister-lp-49): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05603UF
- [Perkins-Shepherd LP-49](https://openairdocs.org/model/perkins-shepherd-lp-49): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05647V7
- [Sears LP-49](https://openairdocs.org/model/sears-lp-49): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05647V8
- [Laister Sailplanes LP-49](https://openairdocs.org/model/laister-sailplanes-lp-49): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 5100206

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