# Tailwind W-8 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry codes: 97902G1, 97902G8, 97902GE, 97902HB, 97902G6 - Manufacturer (registry): TAILWIND - Model: W-8 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 112 mph - Certification: Not type certificated - Registered aircraft: 4 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/tailwind-w-8 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. ## 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 (4) - [N351K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N351K): [Hoover Michael B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOOVER%20MICHAEL%20B), [Ridgeland, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Ridgeland), S/N GT-1 - [N390Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N390Y): [Lewis Donald L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEWIS%20DONALD%20L), [Brant Lake, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Brant%20Lake), built 1966, S/N P-001 - [N6333T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6333T): [Phillips Anthony J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHILLIPS%20ANTHONY%20J), [Owens Cross Roads, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Owens%20Cross%20Roads), built 1967, S/N 36 - [N9424H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9424H): [Mcclung Richard C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCLUNG%20RICHARD%20C), [Rockford, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Rockford), built 1962, S/N 86 ## NTSB investigations (4) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ERA26FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA114), Feb 14, 2026: Tailwind W-8 (N9424H), Poplar Grove, IL, destroyed, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB LAX04LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA110), Jan 31, 2004: Tailwind W-8 (N192S), San Pedro, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's incapacitation during descent, which resulted in a loss of control and an in-flight collision with water. - [NTSB SEA79DYM56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYM56), Aug 2, 1979: Tailwind W-8 (N1416), Goldendale, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN73DTE93](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73DTE93), Jun 26, 1973: S-Tailwind W-L-8 (N11701), Falcon, CO, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (7) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20260214003849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260214003849A), Feb 14, 2026: Tailwind W-8 (N9424H), Poplar Grove, IL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On February 14, 2026, about 1600 central standard time, an experimental, amateur-built Tailwind W-8 airplane was destroyed when it was involved in an accident… - [Accident 20040131002809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040131002809A), Jan 31, 2004: Amtr TAILWINDW8 (N192S), San Pedro, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) Witnesses observed the aircraft fly into the water in more or less controlled flight. They stated that the aircraft flew into the water at a shallow… - [Incident 19930723032379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930723032379I), Jul 23, 1993: Swrngn SA227* (N2718E), Jamestown, NY. Lost directional control on rollout. Nose wheel steering was out of serivce. Captain activated button causing turn. - [Incident 19830301008819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830301008819I), Mar 1, 1983: Piper PA34200T (N1416), Tulsa, OK, Minor damage. Unable to extend left main gear. Landed gear up. Landing gear door actuator arm bent in upward position. - [Accident 19810513026399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810513026399A), May 13, 1981: Amtrwt TAILWINDW8 (N11701), Ramah, CO, Destroyed. Aircraft crashed 35 miles from departure airport. Weather 500 foot ceiling and freezing drizzle. One mile visibility - [Accident 19790802023859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790802023859A), Aug 2, 1979: Amtrwt TAILWINDW8 (N1416), Goldendale, WA, Substantial damage. Elected to make a landing in farm field. Acft flipped over in soft ground. - [Accident 19730626016299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730626016299A), Jun 26, 1973: Amtr 9790241 (N11701), Falcon, CO, Substantial damage. Atmtd ldg on road. Lndd short. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Wittman Tailwind W-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/wittman-tailwind-w-8): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 97902Z3 - [Dillon Terry C W-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/dillon-terry-c-w-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056255M - [Whittman Tailwind W-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/whittman-tailwind-w-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 979022A - [Whittman Tailwind W-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/whittman-tailwind-w-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 979025U - [Wittman Tailwind W-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/wittman-tailwind-w-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 979026A - [Wittman Tailwind W-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/wittman-tailwind-w-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 979027P - [Whittman Tailwind W-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/whittman-tailwind-w-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 9790280 - [Wittman Tailwind W-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/wittman-tailwind-w-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 9790287 - [Whittman Tailwind W-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/whittman-tailwind-w-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 979028G - [Wojahn-Wittman Tailwind W-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/wojahn-wittman-tailwind-w-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 979028H - [Wittman Tailwind W-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/wittman-tailwind-w-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 979028Y - [La France Tailwind W-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/la-france-tailwind-w-8): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 97902DP --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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