# N2899X: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 2
- Last cancelled: January 18, 2018
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2899X
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2899X

## Aircraft that carried N2899X

- [Cancelled 2018-01-18](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2899X-2018-01-18): Rainbow Sky Reach BUSHCAT, S/N CH162B, built 2014. First renewal notice. Owner: [Cline James M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLINE%20JAMES%20M), [Frankfort, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Frankfort)
- [Cancelled 1993-09-20](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2899X-1993-09-20): Cessna 177, S/N 17700299. Owner: [Xxx, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Xxx)

## NTSB investigations on N2899X (5)

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 GAA16CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA469), Sep 6, 2016: Rainbow Sky Reach Bushcat (N2899X), Frankfort, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB SEA93LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA079), Mar 18, 1993: Cessna 177 (N2899X), Buena, WA, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE CROSSWINDS AND THE FENCE.
- [NTSB SEA83LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA123), Jun 14, 1983: Cessna 177 (N2899X), Hood River, OR, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DPD38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DPD38), Aug 29, 1979: Cessna 177 (N2899X), Ft Worth, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69F0223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0223), Sep 28, 1968: Cessna 177 (N2899X), Jonesboro, AR, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N2899X (4)

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 20160906016809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160906016809A), Sep 6, 2016: Rainbow Sky Reach (Pty) Ltd BUSHCAT (N2899X), Frankfort, KY, Substantial damage. According to the pilot statement, (9/16/2016): aircraft departed capital city airport (fft) at 8:30 am flying to highpoint farm (05KT) to practice approaches,…
- [Accident 19930318005659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930318005659A), Mar 18, 1993: Cessna 177 (N2899X), Buena, WA, Destroyed. High on final. Elected go around. Low speed fuel power quartering tailwind drifted left impacted fence.
- [Accident 19830614025129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830614025129A), Jun 14, 1983: Cessna 177 (N2899X), Hood River, OR, Substantial damage. Crashed during attempt to land in crosswind. Crosswind component was near maximum for type of aircraft.
- [Accident 19790825022179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790825022179A), Aug 25, 1979: Cessna 177 (N2899X), Burlesonh, TX, Substantial damage. Student pilot allowed acft to balloon after touchdown. Acft stalled. Hit runway hard on main gear.

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