# N46SW: 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: November 23, 2022
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=46SW
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46SW

## Aircraft that carried N46SW

- [Cancelled 2022-11-23](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N46SW-2022-11-23): Silva Richard F SEAWIND, S/N 003. Assigned, pending cancellation

## NTSB investigations on N46SW (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 GAA19CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA051), Oct 12, 2018: RIchard Silva Seawind (N46SW), Pocono Summit, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to attempt to take off from a lake in high crosswind conditions, which resulted in the right wing lifting, the left wing impacting the water, and the airplane bouncing…

## FAA accident and incident reports on N46SW (2)

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 20181012019809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181012019809A), Oct 12, 2018: Silva Richard F SEAWIND (N46SW), Pocono Summit, PA, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Attempted to depart stillwater lake when he lost control of the aircraft causing damage to the right aileron, right wing and breaking…
- [Accident 19930403007759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930403007759A), Apr 3, 1993: N46SW, Coatesville, PA, Substantial damage. Pilot shut engine down in an attempt to glide to airport.

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