# Winward Performance OWL

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05621X1
- Manufacturer (registry): WINWARD PERFORMANCE LLC
- Model: OWL
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/winward-performance-owl

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 (1)

- [N402MS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N402MS): [Mississippi State University](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MISSISSIPPI%20STATE%20UNIVERSITY), [Starkville, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Starkville), built 2006, S/N 002

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB DFW07LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA006), Oct 18, 2006: Windward OWL (N401MS), Starkville, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The structural failure of the airframe due to the inadvertent excessive airspeed during maneuvering.

## 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; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20061018021429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061018021429A), Oct 18, 2006: Amtr WINDWARDOWL (N401MS), Starkville, MS, Destroyed. (-23) On 10/18/2006, aircraft N401MS, was conducting research by the raspet flight research laboratory, a part of Mississippi state university. During the test…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Windward Performance OWL](https://openairdocs.org/model/windward-performance-owl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05627MV

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