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Skykits SAVANNAH VGW

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry codes 069001D, 060007K

Manufacturer (registry)
SKYKITS CORP
Model
SAVANNAH VGW
Registry codes
069001D, 060007K
Registered
9 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · 4 cycle
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Light sport

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Aircraft by year built · 12

2009Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 9

N167RKKelly Robert · North Ridgeville, OHBuilt 2009 · S/N 08-11-51-787N25GKGarrett Guy G · Decatur, TXBuilt 2010 · S/N 09-06-51-833N341JDRegistration Pending · Monroe, LARegistration pendingS/N 08-11-51-788N391EUNichols Air LLC · Anchorage, AKBuilt 2009 · S/N 08-11-51-786N3975WWagner James E · Camden, TNBuilt 2012 · S/N 09-06-51-836N62XTBurgess Gary L · Pineville, LABuilt 2010 · S/N 11-03-51-833N64XTKeys Kevin D · Lone Grove, OKBuilt 2011 · S/N 10-07-51-912N724JMiller Chanson · American Fork, UTBuilt 2011 · S/N 09-06-51-837N81SKMiller Rodney · Salem, UTBuilt 2009 · S/N 09-06-51-834
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('069001D', '060007K')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 5

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 5 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

NTSB CEN23LA225Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSkykits Savannah VGW · Flippin, ARThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.Jun 2, 2023 · N341JD · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSkykits Savannah VGW · Helena, MTThe overload failure of the nosewheel fork retaining bolts during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.Jun 7, 2014 · N472WM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSkykits Savannah VGW · Hudson, COThe pilot's inadequate monitoring of his glide path resulting in a collision with a berm prior to landing.Mar 19, 2014 · N508TG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA073Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSkykits Savannah VGW · Plato Center, ILThe noncertificated pilot’s decision to fly the airplane without receiving any flight instruction in the airplane, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff and the subsequent aerodynamic stall.Nov 20, 2011 · N61XT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA415Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSkykits Savannah VGW · Bison, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after encountering a gust of wind while taking off with a crosswind.Jul 7, 2010 · N391EU · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('069001D', '060007K')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 6

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20230602012879ASkykits Savannah VGW · Flippin, AROn June 2, 2023, at approximately 0845 CST, a 2010 Skykits savannah; serial number: 08-11-51-788; registered as [privacy data omitted], was substantially damaged while attempting to take off from marion county airport (kflp) in Flippin Arkansas. The pilot was…Jun 2, 2023 · N341JD · Substantial damageIncident 20160109000669ISkykits Savannah VGW · Pineville, LAAirman entered a left downwind for rwy 27 @ kesf. All 3 wind socks indicated wind from the west. Wind reports showed winds 14G20 from 270-290 degrees. Upon turning final for rwy 27, airman held a slight side slip to the right. He held rwy 27 centerline…Jan 9, 2016 · N62XT · Minor damageAccident 20140607008349ASkykits Savannah VGW · Helena, MTOn June 7, 2014, at 0859 MDT, a Skykits Corp, Savannah Vgw, N472WM, registered to an individual, flipped over after landing at a Private strip nw of Helena, Montana, while on a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and a VFR…Jun 7, 2014 · N472WM · Substantial damageIncident 20140319003079ISkykits Savannah VGW · Brighton, COAircraft N508TG made final approach into Platte Valley airfield struck a burm approximately 10 feet before the runway. Aircraft impact ground.Mar 19, 2014 · N508TG · Minor damageAccident 20111119027029ASkykits Savannah VGW · Elgin, ILPilot started the airplane and the engine died. Pilot restarted the engine and allowed it to come to operating temperature. He taxied to the southwest end of the runway, then taxied full length of the runway to the northeast end. He taxied back to the…Nov 19, 2011 · N61XT · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20100706038439ASkykits Cor Savannah VG · Bison, SDThis accident occurred on 7-6-2010 at about 1830 MDT. The pilot was delivering the aircraft from tennesse to alaksa. Pilot was taking off on runway 29 at Bison, SD. There was a right crosswind from the north. The pilot lost control of the aircraft, causing…Jul 6, 2010 · N391EU · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('069001D', '060007K')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 1

SDR FAA2014071500001Bolt · shearedDURING LANDING, NOSE WHEEL FORK PARTIALLY SEPARATED FROM THE NLG LEG, ALLOWING THE NOSE WHEEL ASSY TO FOLD BACK 90 DEGREES, FLIPPING THE ACFT ON ITS TOP. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT TWO OF THE FOUR MOUNTING BOLTS FOR THE FORK SHEARED WHEN THE WHEEL MADE CONTACT Jun 26, 2014 · N472WM · Amtr SAVANNAHVGW · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'SAVANNAHVGW'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

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

Duane L Bessler SAVANNAH VGW1 registered aircraftRegistry code 056335Y
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'SAVANNAHVGW' AND m.code NOT IN ('069001D', '060007K')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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