# Rehling WITTMAN TAILWIND W-8

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 9790812
- Manufacturer (registry): REHLING
- Model: WITTMAN TAILWIND W-8
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 112 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/rehling-wittman-tailwind-w-8

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 LAX90DUG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUG02), Nov 26, 1989: Wittman Tailwind W-8 (N77DR), Chino, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

## 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 19891125046729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891125046729A), Nov 25, 1989: Amtrwt TAILWINDW8 (N77DR), Chino, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot reported engine failed on final for the runway. Crashed into soft field and irrigation pipes.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Schnicker James Edward WITTMAN TAILWIND W8](https://openairdocs.org/model/schnicker-james-edward-wittman-tailwind-w8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05610TD
- [Alfred Freeman Newman JR WITTMAN TAILWIND W-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/alfred-freeman-newman-jr-wittman-tailwind-w-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05638OU
- [Kenneth Eack WITTMAN TAILWIND W-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/kenneth-eack-wittman-tailwind-w-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05643RZ
- [Carlberg WITTMAN TAILWIND W-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/carlberg-wittman-tailwind-w-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 97901A3
- [Carlberg WITTMAN TAILWIND W8](https://openairdocs.org/model/carlberg-wittman-tailwind-w8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 9790259
- [Wilford WITTMAN TAILWIND W-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/wilford-wittman-tailwind-w-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 9790286
- [Pyeatt WITTMAN TAILWIND W-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/pyeatt-wittman-tailwind-w-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 97902BL
- [Andrews WITTMAN TAILWIND W-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/andrews-wittman-tailwind-w-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 9790301
- [Owens WITTMAN TAILWIND-W-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/owens-wittman-tailwind-w-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 9790306
- [Lafleur Hal A WITTMAN TAILWIND W-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/lafleur-hal-a-wittman-tailwind-w-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 9790511
- [Alkire Richard P WITTMAN TAILWIND W 8](https://openairdocs.org/model/alkire-richard-p-wittman-tailwind-w-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 9790521
- [Groelz WITTMAN TAILWIND W-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/groelz-wittman-tailwind-w-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 9790804

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