# William M Clapp CLAPP-SABERWING

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05633X7
- Manufacturer (registry): WILLIAM M CLAPP
- Model: CLAPP-SABERWING
- 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: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/william-m-clapp-clapp-saberwing

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 (2)

- [N100SW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100SW): [Clapp William M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLAPP%20WILLIAM%20M), [Valdosta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Valdosta), built 2019, S/N CLAPP05
- [N120SW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120SW): [Clapp William M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLAPP%20WILLIAM%20M), [Valdosta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Valdosta), built 2014, S/N CLAPP04

## 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 ERA25LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA070), Dec 7, 2024: William M Clapp CLAPP-SABERWING (N100SW), Valdosta, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A hard landing and subsequent gear collapse due to the pilot’s failure to securely close the airplane canopy and its subsequent opening on short final.
- [NTSB ERA24LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA258), Jun 11, 2024: Clapp Saberwing (N120SW), Valdosta, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to the shearing of the woodruff key that indexed the crankshaft gear and hub assembly to the crankshaft, which resulted in the gear and hub rotating from their…

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20241207021179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241207021179A), Dec 7, 2024: William M Clapp CLAPP-SABERWING (N100SW), Valdosta, GA, Substantial damage. While in the pattern on base leg, the canopy of the aircraft came partially open. The right front latch held the canopy in a partially closed position until…
- [Accident 20240610015799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240610015799A), Jun 10, 2024: William M Clapp CLAPP-SABERWING (N120SW), Valdosta, GA, Destroyed. The Valdosta regional airport air traffic control tower received an emergency declaration due to an engine failure. Pilot reported engine failure eight miles…

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