# Russell W Dyer VORTEX

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05636GL
- Manufacturer (registry): RUSSELL W DYER
- Model: VORTEX
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · 2 cycle
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/russell-w-dyer-vortex

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 WPR22FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA053), Dec 2, 2021: Russell W Dyer Vortex (N425RD), Lakeport, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control for reasons that could not be determined and the delayed remedial action to recover from the power pushover event.

## 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 20211202020369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211202020369A), Dec 2, 2021: Russell W Dyer VORTEX (N425RD), Lakeport, CA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On December 2, 2021, a Vortex gyroplane registration number N425RD was substantially damaged during a fatal accident. The pilot and sole occupant sustained…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2004FA0000334](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000334), Mar 3, 2004: HOSE. IMPROPER PART. THE VACUUM LINE GOING TO THE FUEL PNEUMATIC PUMP HAD AN IRREGULAR PART INSTALLED. THE MM REQUIRES A HARD, NON-COLLAPSIBLE, FUEL RESISTANT LINE. THE LINE INSTALL

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Peltier Dennis VORTEX](https://openairdocs.org/model/peltier-dennis-vortex): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05604RK
- [Lenaghen Richard J VORTEX](https://openairdocs.org/model/lenaghen-richard-j-vortex): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607FJ
- [Barry Paul Joseph VORTEX](https://openairdocs.org/model/barry-paul-joseph-vortex): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05610I4
- [Vadney Mike VORTEX](https://openairdocs.org/model/vadney-mike-vortex): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05611FO
- [Kulwicki Stanley D 'Chip' VORTEX](https://openairdocs.org/model/kulwicki-stanley-d-chip-vortex): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056176U
- [Gyroflyers VORTEX](https://openairdocs.org/model/gyroflyers-vortex): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617GF
- [Wessel Marvin E JR VORTEX](https://openairdocs.org/model/wessel-marvin-e-jr-vortex): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05622U5
- [Suissa Benjamin VORTEX](https://openairdocs.org/model/suissa-benjamin-vortex): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056283Y
- [Folkins Cleon P VORTEX](https://openairdocs.org/model/folkins-cleon-p-vortex): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056291A
- [Curtis Arlen H VORTEX](https://openairdocs.org/model/curtis-arlen-h-vortex): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05629TN
- [Steven J Boyle VORTEX](https://openairdocs.org/model/steven-j-boyle-vortex): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056350Q
- [Dan Dalke VORTEX](https://openairdocs.org/model/dan-dalke-vortex): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056366W

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