# Nordquist Richard A VANS RV7A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05617H7
- Manufacturer (registry): NORDQUIST RICHARD A
- Model: VANS RV7A
- 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: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/nordquist-richard-a-vans-rv7a

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 ERA22LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA165), Mar 17, 2022: Nordquist Richard A Vans RV7 (N275PL), Polk City, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of control during landing due to the loose and uneven landing surface.

## 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 20220317003829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220317003829A), Mar 17, 2022: Nordquist Richard A VANS RV7A (N275PL), Polk City, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot reported pattern and short final uneventful. Approach, flare and landing was made at required air speeds of (final 70 knots, touchdown 65 knots). Just…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Russell Michael E VANS RV-7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/russell-michael-e-vans-rv-7a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 056157N
- [Peterson Brian VANS RV-7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/peterson-brian-vans-rv-7a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056117W
- [Scanlan W/Scanlan D VANS RV-7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/scanlan-w-scanlan-d-vans-rv-7a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05612L1
- [Carter Raymond C JR VANS RV-7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/carter-raymond-c-jr-vans-rv-7a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056130C
- [Hilt Fred JR VANS RV7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hilt-fred-jr-vans-rv7a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05613W0
- [Anderson Daniel S VANS RV-7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/anderson-daniel-s-vans-rv-7a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056143N
- [Ciha Steven VANS RV-7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/ciha-steven-vans-rv-7a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056143R
- [Clarke Hap VANS RV-7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/clarke-hap-vans-rv-7a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0561461
- [Domeier David VANS RV-7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/domeier-david-vans-rv-7a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056146Z
- [Grooms Greg VANS RV7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/grooms-greg-vans-rv7a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614IO
- [Wilson Kyle J VANS RV-7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/wilson-kyle-j-vans-rv-7a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614RE
- [Bravo Marcelino VANS RV-7A](https://openairdocs.org/model/bravo-marcelino-vans-rv-7a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614WC

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