# Welch OW8M

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0764606
- Manufacturer (registry): WELCH
- Model: OW8M
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 67 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/welch-ow8m

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

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 CHI94LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA003), Oct 3, 1993: Welch OW8M (N17117), Greenfield, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY FLARE THE AIRPLANE. THE GUSTY CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR.

## 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 19931003037509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931003037509A), Oct 3, 1993: Hartmn OW5M (N17117), Greenfield, IN, Substantial damage. Landed hard due crosswind turbulence. Left main gear failed at axle weld. Strut dug in. Nosed over. Side loading.

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