# Whigham GW4A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05647H6
- Manufacturer (registry): WHIGHAM
- Model: GW4A
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 60 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/whigham-gw4a

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 LAX86LUG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LUG02), Feb 20, 1986: Whigham GW4A (N24GW), Hemet, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal

## 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 19860220004769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860220004769A), Feb 20, 1986: Amtrpu GW4A (N24GW), Hemet, CA, Substantial damage. The glider impacted the ground while attempting an emergency return. The pilot had suffered a heart attack.

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