# Whetzel Lawrence C THORPE T-18

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 89510U6
- Manufacturer (registry): WHETZEL LAWRENCE C
- Model: THORPE T-18
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/whetzel-lawrence-c-thorpe-t-18

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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None matched.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## 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 LAX02LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA296), Sep 25, 2002: Whetzel Thorpe T-18 (N60LW), Valley Center, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by not verifying the fuel supply, and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A…
- [NTSB CHI98LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA318), Aug 15, 1998: Whetzel Thorpe T-18 (N60LW), Rantoul, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot not maintaining directional control. Factors were crops and encounter with unsuitable terrain.

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 20020925025039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020925025039A), Sep 25, 2002: Amtr T18 (N60LW), Valley Center, CA, Substantial damage. (.19) On, September 25, 2002, about 1300 hours pacific daylight time, an experimental whetzel thorpe T-18, N60LW, made a forced landing at the Blackinton…
- [Accident 19980815029889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980815029889A), Aug 15, 1998: N60LW, Rantoul, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) While landing at the Rantoul airport, Rantoul, IL, the appropriately certificated private pilot lost directional control of the aircraft while attempting…
- [Incident 19980507019899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980507019899I), May 7, 1998: Amtrth THORPT18 (N60LW), Monongahela, PA, Minor damage. Blown off left side of runway. Prop struck landing light. Aircraft stopped in grass.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Mauldin Richard THORPE T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/mauldin-richard-thorpe-t-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056047B
- [Lee THORPE T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/lee-thorpe-t-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8951026
- [Lamos Mark Allan THORPE T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/lamos-mark-allan-thorpe-t-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 89510U4
- [Winton John W THORPE T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/winton-john-w-thorpe-t-18): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05610UL

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