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N48RV

Not registered

N-number · 1 earlier aircraft

Open in FAA registry

Registered now: No
Earlier aircraft: 1
Last cancelled: March 21, 2017

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026. The mark may be reserved or free to assign.

Aircraft that carried N48RV · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N48RV now.

2017Violet Bob W DRAGONFLY · S/N 161Cancelled Mar 21, 2017 · Registration expired, pending cancellation · Built 1982 · Snow Mark D, Carlsbad, NM

NTSB investigations on N48RV · 2

Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.

NTSB LAX02LA230Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportViolet Dragonfly · Tucson, AZThe pilot's loss of control resulting from his improperly planned approach and an inadvertent encounter with wake turbulence.Jul 18, 2002 · Destroyed NTSB FTW93LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportViolet Dragonfly · Carlsbad, NMThe improper installation of the control stick assembly and the subsequent separation of the flight control stick assembly from the mountApr 11, 1993 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports on N48RV · 2

Filed on this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it. Each report names the aircraft it was matched to.

Accident 20020718016569AAmtr Dragonfly · Tucson, AZ(.19) On July 18, 2002, about 0950 mountain standard time, a violet Dragonfly, N48RV, departed from controlled flight and impacted terrain on approach to the Tucson International Airport, Tucson, Arizona. The homebuilt experimental airplane was destroyed. The…Jul 18, 2002 · No damage Accident 19930411008799AAmtr Dragonfly · Carlsbad, NMHard landing on recovery. Piston grip separated from stick. Lost control. Right canard spar broke on ensuing impactApr 11, 1993 · Substantial damage