# Vuncannon Floyd R162 ROTORWAY

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 130018E
- Manufacturer (registry): VUNCANNON FLOYD
- Model: R162 ROTORWAY
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/vuncannon-floyd-r162-rotorway

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)

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## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## 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 FTW93LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA016), Oct 17, 1992: Vuncannon Rotorway R162 (N437FV), Wynne, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: LIFT DEGRADATION ON ONE MAIN ROTOR BLADE SURFACE DUE TO A FOREIGN OBJECT.

## 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 19921017042369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921017042369A), Oct 17, 1992: Amtr ROTORWAYEXEC (N437FV), Wynne, AR, Substantial damage. Plastic sack sucked into main rotors on takeoff. Caused lift loss and unbalance. Rocked landing in mud. Rolled over

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