# Wonder Michael S RV-6 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry codes: 05608PG, 05614E5 - Manufacturer (registry): WONDER MICHAEL S - Model: RV-6 - 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/wonder-michael-s-rv-6 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all. ## 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 (2) - [N443MW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N443MW): [Karren Kade R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KARREN%20KADE%20R), [Mountain Home, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Mountain%20Home), S/N 21057 - [N548MW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N548MW): [Malone John Grover](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MALONE%20JOHN%20GROVER), [Jasper, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jasper), S/N 22475 ## 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 FTW97LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA283), Jul 27, 1997: Wonder RV-6 (N443MW), Franktown, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was the uneven runway surface. - [NTSB ATL94LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA027), Dec 7, 1993: Wonder VAN'S Acft RV-6 (N443MW), Ridgeland, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE MAGNETOS BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, WHICH ALLOWED THE RIGHT MAGNETO TO COME LOOSE, OIL TO ESCAPE FROM THE ENGINE, AND SUBSEQUENT OIL STARVATION. ## 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. - [Incident 20250601006989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250601006989I), Jun 1, 2025: Wonder Michael S RV-6 (N443MW), Englewood, CO, Minor damage. On June 1, 2025, at 1250 MDT at the Centennial Airport (apa), an RV-6 lost control while taxiing near taxiway charlie. Pilot stated she had no intention to… - [Accident 19970727047279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970727047279A), Jul 27, 1997: Amtr RV6 (N443MW), Franktown, CO, Substantial damage. (-16) Pilot reported that upon landing at private airport, with grass runway, aircraft encountered series of bumps on runway and nosed over. On 12/29/95,… - [Accident 19931207046119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931207046119A), Dec 7, 1993: Amtr RV6 (N443MW), Ridgeland, SC, Substantial damage. On descent engine vibration. Magneto quit. Smoke. Oil on windshield. Engine quit. Right mag came off leaving hole. ## Service difficulty reports (10) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2019FA0000341](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000341), Oct 14, 2019: ELT. FALSE ACTIVATION. AT ENGINE SHUT DOWN, HEARD ACK ELT E-04 BUZZER GOING OFF. ELT WAS UPGRADED IN JULY 2019. THIS WAS FIRST FALSE ALARM. FLEW FROM 18A TO NC25. FLIGHT WAS ABOUT 1.5 - [SDR 2011FA0000327](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000327), Apr 25, 2011: PUMP. DEFECTIVE. EXPERIMENTAL FUEL BOOST PUMP PN PX375B-40A-5-25-F, SN 30313 01-10. NEW PUMP BENCH TESTED BEFORE INSTALLATION, WOULD NOT SELF PRIME. PUMP ALSO WOULD NOT MAKE ANY - [SDR 99ZZZX2151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2151), Apr 24, 1999: CRANKSHAFT. FAILED. BROKEN CRANKSHAFT WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT. ENGINE SEIZED. LANDED ON ROAD WITHOUT COMPLICATIONS. NO OTHER DAMAGE. - [SDR 99ZZZX337](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX337), Aug 8, 1998: ENGINE. MISMANUFACTURED. THIS ENGINE WAS INSTALLED NEW ON A HOMEBUILT KIT VAN RV-6 AIRCRAFT. DUIRNG CRUISE FLIGHT, THE PROPELLER BECAME LOOSE CAUSING A VIBRATION. THE FRONT CRANKSHAFT C - [SDR AU980688](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980688), Jun 14, 1998: STRUT. FAILED. (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR LEG FAILED IN AREA OF UPPER ATTACHMENT. SUSPECT MANUFACTURING DEFECT. - [SDR 97ZZZX5172](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX5172), Nov 26, 1997: CONTROL CABLE. BROKEN. MIXTURE CONTROL CABLE BROKE IN CRUISE FLIGHT CAUSING FORCED LANDING. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS CAUSE AS VIBRATION STRESS. RECOMMEND USING HEAVIER CABLE WITH THREADED T - [SDR 98ZZZX836](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX836), Nov 25, 1997: PEDAL. FAILED. LEFT RUDDER PEDAL SNAPPED OFF OF CROSS PIECE. ASSEMBLY WAS FACTORY PURCHASED. BOTH PARTS SENT TO NTSB FOR ANALYSIS. NTSB DETERMINED THERE WAS A FATIGUE CRACK OR - [SDR 97ZZZX502](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX502), Dec 22, 1996: ELT. FAILED. ON ACCIDENT SITE, ELT WAS REMOVED FROM FUSELAGE AND SWITCH WAS IN 'ARM'. NO OUTPUT FROM TRANSMITTER ON 121.5 WAS DETECTED BY RADIO RECEIVERS AT ACCIDENT SITE. W - [SDR 96ZZZX5138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5138), Oct 28, 1995: MAGNETO. COIL FAILED. ON MAY 4, 1995, DUE TO HARD START PROBLEM, THE LEFT MAG COIL WAS FOUND DEFECTIVE. ON OCTOBER 28, 1995, THE RIGHT MAG FAILED IN-FLIGHT DUE TO A DEFECTIVE COIL. - [SDR 96ZZZX5137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5137), Oct 28, 1995: MAGNETO. COIL FAILED. ON MAY 4, 1995, DUE TO HARD START PROBLEM, THE LEFT MAG COIL WAS FOUND DEFECTIVE. ON OCTOBER 28, 1995, THE RIGHT MAG FAILED IN-FLIGHT DUE TO A DEFECTIVE COIL. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Hersha Scott C RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/hersha-scott-c-rv-6): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05607M3 - [Vans RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/vans-rv-6): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 056102T - [Bruch S/Gregerson J S RV6](https://openairdocs.org/model/bruch-s-gregerson-j-s-rv6): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05614NM - [Scholl Jonathan RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/scholl-jonathan-rv-6): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05619BY - [South Florida Ultralights RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/south-florida-ultralights-rv-6): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05631KJ - [Howard Michael A RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/howard-michael-a-rv-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056011Q - [Moore Charles P RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/moore-charles-p-rv-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056019Y - [Leonard Robert D RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/leonard-robert-d-rv-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601C4 - [Walters Leonard W RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/walters-leonard-w-rv-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601F4 - [Keas Robert K RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/keas-robert-k-rv-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601IS - [Gosselin Leonard Joseph RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/gosselin-leonard-joseph-rv-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601O0 - [Nielsen Mark C RV-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/nielsen-mark-c-rv-6): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601OQ --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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