# Richards William A VELOCITY 173 RG

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05624YJ
- Manufacturer (registry): RICHARDS WILLIAM A
- Model: VELOCITY 173 RG
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/richards-william-a-velocity-173-rg

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)

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## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 MIA97LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA078), Feb 1, 1997: Richards Velocity 173 RG (N525V), Valkaria, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW96LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA273), Jun 24, 1996: Williams Velocity 173RG (N525V), Longmont, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper planning/decision. Factors relating to the accident were: the high density altitude, and the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 19970201001079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970201001079A), Feb 1, 1997: Amtr VELOCITY (N525V), Valkaria, FL, Substantial damage. Lost power in pattern. Struck trees on final short of runway. Engine ran normal in post accident test.
- [Accident 19960624047169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960624047169A), Jun 24, 1996: N525V, Longmont, CO, Substantial damage. (-16) Airman attempted takeoff on runway too short for requirements of the aircraft. Airman admitted inadequate compensation for density altitude. Aircraft ran…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Unander Gary D VELOCITY 173 RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/unander-gary-d-velocity-173-rg): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602AQ
- [Pollock Michael D VELOCITY 173RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/pollock-michael-d-velocity-173rg): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603OM
- [Clough Jeffrey M VELOCITY 173RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/clough-jeffrey-m-velocity-173rg): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05605Z3
- [Jackson Nate VELOCITY 173 R G](https://openairdocs.org/model/jackson-nate-velocity-173-r-g): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05610KK
- [OFF Road Freedom VELOCITY 173RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/off-road-freedom-velocity-173rg): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05610LI
- [Gallup Lynn Winfield VELOCITY 173RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/gallup-lynn-winfield-velocity-173rg): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05611VN
- [Frownfelter Grant VELOCITY 173 RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/frownfelter-grant-velocity-173-rg): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05613CO
- [Vaughen Stephen K VELOCITY 173 RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/vaughen-stephen-k-velocity-173-rg): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614TJ
- [Hunt William O JR VELOCITY 173 RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/hunt-william-o-jr-velocity-173-rg): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05625UG
- [Geoff Gerhardt VELOCITY 173RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/geoff-gerhardt-velocity-173rg): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05630YF
- [Bretscher Robert G VELOCITY 173RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/bretscher-robert-g-velocity-173rg): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056031F
- [Morris George E VELOCITY 173RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/morris-george-e-velocity-173rg): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05603BC

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