# N31286: 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 1, 2008
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=31286
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31286

## Aircraft that carried N31286

- [Cancelled 2008-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N31286-2008-10-01): Bellanca 8KCAB, S/N 50-72, built 1972. Exported to South Africa. Owner: [Sharman Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHARMAN%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Vacaville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Vacaville)

## NTSB investigations on N31286 (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 SEA00LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA118), Jun 29, 2000: Bellanca 8KCAB (N31286), Bend, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: Improper preflight preflight planning/preparation by the pilot-in-command. Factors included a worn tailwheel tire and the VASI lighting system.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N31286 (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 20000629007249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000629007249A), Jun 29, 2000: Bbavia 8KCAB (N31286), Bend, OR, No damage. (-23)Doing touch and go's hit hard and flat. Blew out tail wheel, went off of runway to the left and hit VASI light. Damage left horizontal stabilizer, strut…

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