# N28JF: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 3
- Last cancelled: July 27, 2026
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=28JF
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28JF

## Aircraft that carried N28JF

- [Cancelled 2026-07-27](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N28JF-2026-07-27): Cirrus Design SR22T, S/N 11138, built 2026. Exported to Australia. Owner: [Cirrus Design Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIRRUS%20DESIGN%20CORP), [Duluth, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Duluth)
- [Cancelled 2017-03-27](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N28JF-2017-03-27): Jack Fehling CELEBRITY, S/N AV1090, built 2011. Owner: [Kutrieb Ronald E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KUTRIEB%20RONALD%20E), [Newbury, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Newbury)
- [Cancelled 2007-09-07](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N28JF-2007-09-07): Friling HOMEBUILT, S/N CB-3, built 1978. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Friling John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRILING%20JOHN), [Addison, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Addison)

## NTSB investigations on N28JF (3)

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 GAA17CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA087), Dec 4, 2016: Jack Fehling Celebrity (N28JF), North Hampton, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in the biplane being low and striking trees.
- [NTSB CHI83LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA126), Mar 2, 1983: Varieze Varieze (N28JF), West Lafayette, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEE67](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEE67), Jul 17, 1979: Friling Variez (N28JF), Plainfield, IL, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N28JF (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.

- [Accident 20161204022789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161204022789A), Dec 4, 2016: Jack Fehling CELEBRITY (N28JF), Hampton, NH, Destroyed. On December 4, 2016 the pilot in command (PIC) departed beverly municipal airport (bvy) en route to Hampton airport (7B3). While turning from base leg to final…
- [Accident 19830301005659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830301005659A), Mar 1, 1983: Amtrru VARIEZE (N28JF), West Lafayette, IN, Substantial damage. Ran off the runway and collided with the VASI lighting system. Was first solo flight with inadequate check in type.
- [Accident 19790717028419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790717028419A), Jul 17, 1979: Amtrru VARIEZE (N28JF), Plainfield, IL, Substantial damage. Eng. Lost pwr after takeoff. Landed in corn field. Found collapsed engine air intake duct.

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