# N4272M: Spaulding Errol RANS S-7 COURIER - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Spaulding Errol RANS S-7 COURIER](https://openairdocs.org/model/spaulding-errol-rans-s-7-courier) (registry code 05626KM, 2 seats) - Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050) - Serial number: 0693110 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built - Airworthiness date: June 27, 1996 - Certificate issued: November 29, 2023 - Expires: November 30, 2030 - Mode S code: A5184A - Registered owners: [Thomas Darryl L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMAS%20DARRYL%20L), [Iverson Lester J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IVERSON%20LESTER%20J) - Location: [Belfield, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Belfield) - Owner type: Co-owned - Owner's area on the map: 46.8800° N, 103.2521° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 58622, within about 13 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=4272M - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4272M From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force ### Matched by airframe (Spaulding Errol RANS S-7 COURIER) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)) None in force. ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## 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 GAA15LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA025), Mar 27, 2015: Spaulding Errol Rans S 7 Courier (N4272M), Pinedale, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to take off in a crosswind that exceeded the airplane’s maximum demonstrated crosswind capability and his subsequent inability to maintain directional control. - [NTSB WPR09CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA225), May 1, 2009: Rans S-7 (N4272M), Atomic City, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management. ## FAA accident and incident reports (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 20150327004389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150327004389A), Mar 27, 2015: Spaulding Errol RANS S-7 COURIER (N4272M), Boulder, WY, Substantial damage. Pilot was enroute to rks from rigby Idaho. Pilot noticed he had less fuel than he thought he should have. The pilot stated he tried to transfer fuel from the… - [Accident 20090501005029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090501005029A), May 1, 2009: Spauld RANSS7COURIE (N4272M), Atomic City, ID, Substantial damage. (-23) On may 1, 2009 at 2320 MDT received call regional operation center (roc) of an aircraft abandoned on the runway after crashing at cox's Well airport… - [Incident 20081024852109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081024852109I), Oct 24, 2008: Spauld RANSS7COURIE (N4272M), Delta, UT, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot [privacy data omitted] and passenger were enroute from Idaho falls to lake havasu. [privacy data omitted] Had been given information it was safe to… ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) None matched to this aircraft's models. ## Earlier aircraft with N4272M The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N4272M before. - [Cancelled 1991-12-03](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4272M-1991-12-03): Haire Donald Duane PIONEER FLIGHT STAR, S/N 1. Owner: [Haire Donald D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAIRE%20DONALD%20D), [Del City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Del%20City) - [Cancelled 1988-09-23](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4272M-1988-09-23): Lockheed 382G, S/N 5022. Triennial form not returned - [Cancelled 1959-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4272M-1959-09-04): Piper PA-12, S/N 12-3200, built 1947. Owner: [Orangeburg Air Service](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ORANGEBURG%20AIR%20SERVICE), [Orangeburg, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Orangeburg) ## Related - Other Spaulding Errol RANS S-7 COURIER aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/spaulding-errol-rans-s-7-courier/aircraft.md - The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.