# Palen SOPWITH DOLPHIN

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0560873
- Manufacturer (registry): PALEN
- Model: SOPWITH DOLPHIN
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 85 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/palen-sopwith-dolphin

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)

- [N47166](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47166): [Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RHINEBECK%20AERODROME%20MUSEUM), [Rhinebeck, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Rhinebeck), built 1977, S/N 1533

## 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 NYC90DHM26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DHM26), Sep 30, 1990: Palen Sopwith Dolphin (N47166), Reinbeck, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: UNDETERMINED ENGINE FAILURE DURING LOW ALTITUDE OPERATIONS.

## 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 19900930043979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900930043979A), Sep 30, 1990: Amtr SOPWITHDOLPH (N47166), Reinbeck, NY, Substantial damage. Loud bang and rough engine on low pass. Tried to make 360 back to runway. Engine quit. Crashed in trees.

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