# Vickers SPITFIRE MARK IX

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 9470112
- Manufacturer (registry): VICKERS
- Model: SPITFIRE MARK IX
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 262 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/vickers-spitfire-mark-ix

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)

- [N521R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N521R): [Apex Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/APEX%20FOUNDATION), [Bellevue, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bellevue), built 1943, S/N CBAF-1X-1886
- [N730MJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N730MJ): [Tsi Holdco Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TSI%20HOLDCO%20INC), [Virginia Beach, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Virginia%20Beach), built 1943, S/N CBAF 7243

## 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 DFW08LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA118), Apr 26, 2008: Vickers Spitfire (N308WK), Galveston, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The Hurricane pilot's failure to maintain directional control during roll-out. Contributing factors were the restricted forward visibility of the tail-wheel equipped Spitfire, the lack of…

## FAA accident and incident reports (5)

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 20080426834299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080426834299A), Apr 26, 2008: Amtr SPITFIRE (N308WK), Galveston, TX, Substantial damage. (-23)The PIC of 308WK (Spitfire) landed at gls on rwy 17. He was landing in sequence behind N96RW (hurricane) with about 20 seconds of spacing. The PIC of…
- [Incident 20060617011399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060617011399I), Jun 17, 2006: Vicker SPITFIREMKIX (N308WK), Aspen, CO, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft made 3-point landing on runway 15. During landing roll, tail "went right" and pilot corrected with right rudder. Aircraft straightened out…
- [Incident 20011216036619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011216036619I), Dec 16, 2001: Amtr SPITFIRE (N730MJ), Windsor, VA, Minor damage. (-23) During landing roll at the Garner Airport, the aircraft drifted to the right. Pilot corrections did not stop the drift and the aircraft left the side of…
- [Incident 19940319000429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940319000429I), Mar 19, 1994: Amtr SPITFIRE (N521R), Kalamazoo, MI, Minor damage. Narrative: the wind was 220 at 8-10 knots upon landing. After landing on RWY17 the tower advised the pilot the wind was now 300 at 8-10 knots. This windshear…
- [Incident 19800720061709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800720061709I), Jul 20, 1980: Amtr SPITFIRE (N8R), Amarillo, TX, Minor damage. Radiator flap separated causing loss of flaps & brakes. Aircraft ground looped on landing.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Barnett Larry SPITFIRE MARK IX](https://openairdocs.org/model/barnett-larry-spitfire-mark-ix): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056123Y

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