# Swanson Vern L TIGER MOTH 80

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0562401
- Manufacturer (registry): SWANSON VERN L
- Model: TIGER MOTH 80
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · 4 cycle
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/swanson-vern-l-tiger-moth-80

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## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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## Registered aircraft

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## NTSB investigations (1)

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- [NTSB WPR13CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA235), May 17, 2013: Swanson Tiger Moth 80 (N928VS), Lynden, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during final approach and his obscured vision due to the sun glare.

## 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 20130516008869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130516008869A), May 16, 2013: Swanson Vern L TIGER MOTH 80 (N928VS), Lynden, WA, Substantial damage. The pilot was returning to his home field shortly after 8 pm and elected to land on runway 25 due to a reported 6 knot wind from the west. While on final…

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