# N43BL: 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: January 27, 2020
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=43BL
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N43BL

## Aircraft that carried N43BL

- [Cancelled 2020-01-27](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N43BL-2020-01-27): Cessna 550, S/N 5500118, built 1980. Owner: [Cypress Aircraft Sales LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CYPRESS%20AIRCRAFT%20SALES%20LLC), [Clermont, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Clermont)
- [Cancelled 2013-10-31](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N43BL-2013-10-31): Lapee Robert E RV6, S/N 21612, built 1994. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Lapee Robert E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAPEE%20ROBERT%20E), [Lancaster, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lancaster)
- [Cancelled 1990-11-06](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N43BL-1990-11-06): Bell 206B, S/N 3964. Exported to Canada

## NTSB investigations on N43BL (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 LAX96LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA231), Jun 14, 1996: Vans RV6 (N43BL), Inyokern, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain control of his airplane and stalled while intentionally performing a low altitude maneuver on base leg in a high density altitude environment.
- [NTSB MKC89LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA178), Aug 11, 1989: Bell 206B (N43BL), Marys Home, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N43BL (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 19960614013989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960614013989A), Jun 14, 1996: Amtr RV6 (N43BL), Inyokern, CA, Destroyed. Stalled in steep turn to final landing. High density altitude and near vertical bank were factors.
- [Accident 19890811029199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890811029199A), Aug 11, 1989: Bell 206B (N43BL), Mary'S Home, MO, Substantial damage. Got light on the skids for liftoff. Rolled on its side.
- [Accident 19820425018889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820425018889A), Apr 25, 1982: Amtrbb MUSTANG2 (N43BL), Ames, IA, Substantial damage. Left landing gear broke off at attach point on landing. Improper welds. No penetration of parent metal.

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