# Travel Air 16-K

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2621508
- Manufacturer (registry): TRAVEL AIR
- Model: 16-K
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 3
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 98 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/travel-air-16-k

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 (2)

- [N421W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N421W): [Petro Jerry R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETRO%20JERRY%20R), [Williamsburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Williamsburg), built 1931, S/N 16-2003
- [N422W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N422W): [Liberty University School Of Aeronautics](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIBERTY%20UNIVERSITY%20SCHOOL%20OF%20AERONAUTICS), [Lynchburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Lynchburg), built 1931, S/N 16K-2004

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 IAD75DLJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75DLJ01), Jul 4, 1974: Curtis-Wrt 16 (N422W), Gibsonville, NC, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71FLG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71FLG13), Sep 27, 1970: Curtiss-Wrt 16K (N422W), Rock Hill, SC, substantial damage

## 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 19740704025589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740704025589A), Jul 4, 1974: Curtis TRVAIR16K (N422W), Gibsonville, NC, Substantial damage. L/o made slightly blo nml speed. Clbg turn to l,also slower than nml. Cpltd turn,acft settled.

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