# Rottschaefer Bernard WM VARI VIGGEN

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05609EA
- Manufacturer (registry): ROTTSCHAEFER BERNARD WM
- Model: VARI VIGGEN
- 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/rottschaefer-bernard-wm-vari-viggen

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 NYC81DHA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81DHA16), Jul 3, 1981: Variviggen BWR-1 (N277LN), Reading, PA, substantial damage

## 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 19810930064569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810930064569A), Sep 30, 1981: Amtrru VARIVIGGEN (N277LN), Reading, PA, Substantial damage. Pilot lost control during flare for landing.
- [Accident 19810703039659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810703039659A), Jul 3, 1981: Amtrru VARIVIGGEN (N277LN), Reading, PA, Substantial damage. First flight in homebuilt airplane. Stalled on level off over runway.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Stites VARIVIGGEN](https://openairdocs.org/model/stites-variviggen): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560955
- [Winfield Orville R VARIVIGGEN](https://openairdocs.org/model/winfield-orville-r-variviggen): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056099R
- [Rutan Aircraft Flying Experien VARIVIGGEN](https://openairdocs.org/model/rutan-aircraft-flying-experien-variviggen): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05638Z3
- [Hanks Wendell W VARIVIGGEN](https://openairdocs.org/model/hanks-wendell-w-variviggen): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0569056
- [Holzworth VARIVIGGEN](https://openairdocs.org/model/holzworth-variviggen): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0560903
- [Cavis VARIVIGGEN](https://openairdocs.org/model/cavis-variviggen): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0560914
- [Tinlin Philip J VARI VIGGEN](https://openairdocs.org/model/tinlin-philip-j-vari-viggen): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0560916
- [Williams VARI-VIGGEN](https://openairdocs.org/model/williams-vari-viggen): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0560917
- [Melvill VARIVIGGEN](https://openairdocs.org/model/melvill-variviggen): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0560934
- [Warner VARIVIGGEN](https://openairdocs.org/model/warner-variviggen): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0560936
- [Saunders VARIVIGGEN](https://openairdocs.org/model/saunders-variviggen): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0560947
- [Poehner VARIVIGGEN](https://openairdocs.org/model/poehner-variviggen): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0560953

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