# Wood Robert L. THORP T-18 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 89510BW - Manufacturer (registry): WOOD ROBERT L. - Model: THORP T-18 - 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: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/wood-robert-l-thorp-t-18 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) - [N335BW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N335BW): [Thorp T-18 Ri LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THORP%20T-18%20RI%20LLC), [Foster, RI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/RI/Foster), built 1995, S/N 720 ## 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 ERA10CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA067), Nov 16, 2009: Robert Wood Thorp T18 (N335BW), Newburgh, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. - [NTSB FTW03LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA069), Jan 1, 2003: Wood Thorp T-18 (N335BW), Stephenville, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control as result of his failure to compensate for the prevailing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswinds. ## 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 20091116051239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091116051239A), Nov 16, 2009: Wood Robert THORP T-18 (N335BW), Newburgh, NY, Substantial damage. As per pilots statement. Dated 11/17/2009 " my first landing at kswf was on runway 09. It was a non event landing followed by a take off for one more landing.… - [Accident 20030101004759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030101004759A), Jan 1, 2003: Amtr THORPT18 (N335BW), Stephenville, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On January 1, 2003, at approximately 3:55 pm CST, a thorp T-18 homebuilt airplane, N335BW, piloted by Mr. Robert leon wood, private pilot certificate no.… ## Service difficulty reports (2) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 96ZZZX253](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX253), Nov 1, 1995: COOLER. SPLIT. OIL COOLER WELD BROKE WHERE THE BOSS IS WELDED ONTO THE COOLER ON INBOARD SIDE. OIL WAS QUICKLY PUMPED OUT OF THE ENGINE SPRAYING OVER THE ENGINE CREATING MUCH - [SDR 96ZZZX1095](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1095), Oct 18, 1995: SPINNER. FAILED. EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT, ON RUN-UP, AT FULL RPM - PROPELLER SPINNER SPLIT INTO 3 PIECES, 2 LARGE PIECES LEFT AIRCRAFT. COULD NOT BE FOUND. AIRCRAFT ENGINE SHUT DO ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Hymen THORP T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/hymen-thorp-t-18): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 8951037 - [Dean THORP T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/dean-thorp-t-18): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 8951099 - [Broussard Donald G THORP T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/broussard-donald-g-thorp-t-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601GV - [Miller J G/Miller S/Miller J A THORP T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/miller-j-g-miller-s-miller-j-a-thorp-t-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601OG - [Eklund Richard D THORP T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/eklund-richard-d-thorp-t-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603DP - [Waxenfelter Jack G THORP T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/waxenfelter-jack-g-thorp-t-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603U6 - [Irving Steven THORP T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/irving-steven-thorp-t-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560486 - [Borden Charles R THORP T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/borden-charles-r-thorp-t-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05605A4 - [Gardner William R THORP T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/gardner-william-r-thorp-t-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606K3 - [Batchelor Mark S THORP T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/batchelor-mark-s-thorp-t-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607US - [Keyt Richard C THORP T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/keyt-richard-c-thorp-t-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056109Q - [Palumbo Nathan M THORP T-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/palumbo-nathan-m-thorp-t-18): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05611PO --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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