# Wood Robert D VELOCITY XL

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05610XV
- Manufacturer (registry): WOOD ROBERT D
- Model: VELOCITY XL
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/wood-robert-d-velocity-xl

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)

- [N658SE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N658SE): [Chandelle LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHANDELLE%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 2001, S/N 3FX017

## 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 LAX04CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA008), Oct 9, 2003: Velocity XL (N658SE), Casa Grande, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's misjudged landing flare and inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain runway alignment.
- [NTSB ATL01LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA029), Feb 3, 2001: Robert D. Wood Velocity Xlfg (N658SE), Sebastian, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The manufacturer's inadequate design of the winglet/rudder assembly, and inadequate bonding techniques for metal to fiber structures, which resulted in control surface flutter.

## 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 20031009026549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031009026549A), Oct 9, 2003: Amtr VELOCITYXL (N658SE), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) During approach to land on runway 21 at Phoenix Regional Airport (A39), pilot stated encountering gusty crosswind conditions and performed a go-around.…
- [Accident 20010203002259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010203002259A), Feb 3, 2001: Amtr VELOCITYXL (N658SE), Sebastian, FL, No damage. (-23) I am larry d. enlow, an employee of the federal aviation administration, serving as an aviation safety inspector, assigned to the orlando flight…

## Service difficulty reports (2)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2012FA0000162](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000162), Mar 19, 2012: GUSSET. CRACKED. THE NOSE GEAR SPRING STRUT APPEARED TO HAVE FAILED AT THE END OF THE GUSSET. THERE APPEARED TO BE A PREVIOUSLY UNDETECTED CRACK IN THE LOWER END OF THE GUSSET W
- [SDR 2004F00149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004F00149), May 22, 2004: CONTROL SYSTEM. MALFUNCTIONED. DURING A NORMAL FLIGHT AND LANDING PROCEDURE, PLACED THE GEAR SWITCH IN THE DOWN POSITION WITH NO RESPONSE. TRIED THIS SEVERAL TIMES STILL NO RESPONSE. DID A MA

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Prudhomme Jean VELOCITY XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/prudhomme-jean-velocity-xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05610E4
- [Van Pelt L/Van Pelt C VELOCITY-XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/van-pelt-l-van-pelt-c-velocity-xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614CY
- [Adam W Sheffield VELOCITY XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/adam-w-sheffield-velocity-xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05635NK
- [Michael J Baron VELOCITY XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/michael-j-baron-velocity-xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056389V
- [Lorenz Reiff A VELOCITY XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/lorenz-reiff-a-velocity-xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05638CB
- [Donald Ponozzo/Annette Ponozzo VELOCITY XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/donald-ponozzo-annette-ponozzo-velocity-xl): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056410X
- [Prudhomme Jean Joseph VELOCITY XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/prudhomme-jean-joseph-velocity-xl): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05604VR

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