# N257BK: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: October 21, 2002
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=257BK
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N257BK

## Aircraft that carried N257BK

- [Cancelled 2002-10-21](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N257BK-2002-10-21): Kendall Blair RANS S-12, S/N 0493399, built 1999. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Kendall Blair C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENDALL%20BLAIR%20C), [Swainsboro, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Swainsboro)

## NTSB investigations on N257BK (1)

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 ATL02LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA110), May 25, 2002: Kendall, Blair Rans S-12 (N257BK), Lincolnton, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to the delamination of the propeller blade during takeoff, and the pilot's improper touchdown flare during the emergency landing resulted in a hard landing.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N257BK (1)

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 20020525015049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020525015049A), May 25, 2002: Amtr RANSS12 (N257BK), Lincolnton, GA, No damage. (-23) After takeoff, aircraft lost power. Aircraft could not sustain altitude. During the forced landing, aircraft landed hard.

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