# N491DS: 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: August 29, 2016
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=491DS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N491DS

## Aircraft that carried N491DS

- [Cancelled 2016-08-29](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N491DS-2016-08-29): Lyman Randall/Scott David AVID FLYER, S/N 491. Second renewal notice. Owner: [E David Scott Medical Svcs Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/E%20DAVID%20SCOTT%20MEDICAL%20SVCS%20INC), [Bonnots Mill, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Bonnots%20Mill)

## NTSB investigations on N491DS (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 CEN10CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA089), Dec 28, 2009: Lyman Randall/Scott David Avid Flyer (N491DS), Eldon, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to climb or maintain proper airspeed due to the improper pitch setting of the propeller.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N491DS (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 20091228053139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091228053139A), Dec 28, 2009: Lyman Randa AVID FLYER (N491DS), Eldon, MO, Substantial damage. The pilot stated that he did not intend to fly; however, the aircraft became airborne and with insufficient runway remaining to land, decided to remain…

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