Meyers OTW-160

Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 5650208

Manufacturer (registry)
MEYERS
Model
OTW-160
Registry code
5650208
Registered
18 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
86 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-736
Holder
Meyers Industries Incorporated

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 19

1940Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 19 aircraft
19401
19415
19424
19438
20011

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 18

See all 18 registered aircraft
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5650208')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 8

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR14CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMeyers OTW 160 · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent collision with a fence.May 26, 2014 · N34341 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA518Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeyers OTW-160 · Worton, MDThe student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.Aug 16, 2012 · N26490 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeyers OTW-145 · Waupun, WIA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the fuel pump failure. Contributing to the accident was the wheat field.Jul 20, 2002 · N34321 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA365Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeyers OTW · New Athens, OHThe acft nosed over in an open field during a forced landing after the engine quit. 2 witnesses, one an A&P mechanic, reported that there was no evidence of fuel on board the acft after the accident. The plt stated to the highway patrol trooper at the scene…Aug 27, 1984 · N26490 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX72FUJ66Accident · No injuriesClosedMeyers OTW145 · Wenden, AZJan 15, 1972 · N34321 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI72FEC01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMeyers OTW · Milan, MIJul 10, 1971 · N34347 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB SEA70AS047Accident · 3 fatalClosedMeyers OTW · Scappoose, ORJun 14, 1970 · N34324 · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB MIA69A0063Accident · 2 fatalClosedMeyers OTW · Kissimmee, FLApr 5, 1969 · N26488 · Destroyed
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('5650208')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 7

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20151023018519IMeyers OTW-145 · Shiloh, NJPilot was on short final approach to grass strip. The pilot slipped the aircraft to lose altitdude and stated that he experienced a gust of wind or shear that caused the aircraft to lose sudden altitude and drift left causing the left wing to impact several…Oct 23, 2015 · N34321 · Minor damageIncident 20150705024039IMeyers OTW-160 · Mount Vernon, OHFlying s to kvta at 1100L 2500 MSL 5 miles e of K4I3 engine ran rough. A piece of #1 cylinder hit lower left wing. Seconds later engine seized turned towards K4I3 could not make landed in soybean field 3 miles se of K4I3.Jul 5, 2015 · N26476 · Minor damageAccident 20140526008109AMeyers OTW-160 · Tehachapi, CAThe PIC was on climb out after takeoff from runway 29 at ktsp when he decided to show his friend, how to do a simulated emergency turnback and downwind landing. At 500 feet, the PIC reduced power to idle and made a 180 degree right turn to land on runway 11.…May 26, 2014 · N34341 · Substantial damageAccident 20120816017279AMeyers OTW-160 · Whorton, MDInstructor was teaching landings, after touch down the right shock strut tube broke. This caused the right gear to collapse. The right wing tip struck the ground and the airplane nosed over. The aircraft came to a stop in an almost vertical position. There…Aug 16, 2012 · N26490 · Substantial damageIncident 20070903830219IMeyers OTW145 · Annville, PA(-23) Engine cylinder flange studs failed during cruise flight. Piston departed aircraft, striking and damaging propeller. Aircraft was landed in open farm field. No injury to pilot or passenger. No other aircraft damage occurred.Sep 3, 2007 · N34321 · Minor damageAccident 20020720038059AMeyers OTW145 · Dodge County, WI(-23) Aircraft N34321, piloted by dennis callaway, certificate #364323379, a 1942, Meyers otw, serial #65, powered by a kinner 160 radial engine was in route from poplar grove, Illinois (C77) to oshkosh (osh), Wisconsin. The accident occurred Dodge County,…Jul 20, 2002 · N34321 · Substantial damageAccident 19840827044059AMeyers OTW160 · New Athens, OHCrash occurred when aircraft flipped inverted during forced landing after engine quit from fuel exhaustion.Aug 27, 1984 · N26490 · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5650208')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 10

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5650208')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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