# Whittman Tailwind 8-W MODIFIED

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 979029L
- Manufacturer (registry): WHITTMAN TAILWIND
- Model: 8-W MODIFIED
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 112 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/whittman-tailwind-8-w-modified

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## NTSB investigations (1)

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- [NTSB WPR19LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA076), Jan 29, 2019: Whittman 8-W Modified (N12037), Prospect, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The non-certificated pilot’s failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard prior to flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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- [Accident 20190128000419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190128000419A), Jan 28, 2019: Whittman Tailwind 8-W MODIFIED (N12037), Prospect, OR, Substantial damage. A 34 year old male assembled a Whittman Tailwind airplane with no assistance . He departed solo from Prospect Airport, Oregon. The aircraft crashed shortly…

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