# N4949B: 2006 Newell Michael J LANCAIR ES

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Newell Michael J LANCAIR ES](https://openairdocs.org/model/newell-michael-j-lancair-es) (registry code 05621RE, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: ES-180
- Year built: 2006
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Lancair Intl Inc LANCAIR ES
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: June 21, 2006
- Certificate issued: November 18, 2024
- Expires: November 30, 2031
- Mode S code: A62289
- Registered owner: [Ward Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARD%20MICHAEL)
- Location: [Cameron Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Cameron%20Park)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 38.5990° N, 120.9631° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 95682, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=4949B
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4949B

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 (Newell Michael J LANCAIR ES)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (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 WPR22LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA128), Mar 19, 2022: Newell Michael J Lancair ES (N4949B), Hurricane, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: Loss of brake pressure on the left brake due to air in the brake line which, resulted in a runway over run and collision with a ditch.

## FAA accident and incident reports (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 20220318003949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220318003949A), Mar 18, 2022: Newell Michael J LANCAIR ES (N4949B), Hurricane, UT, Substantial damage. Pilot did a pass over of the airport before completing landing. Pilot verified wind and runway environment before final approach. Pilot completed touchdown and…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 2022FA0000218](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000218), Apr 19, 2022: BRAKE SYS. OUT OF ADJUST. AIRCRAFT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, PILOT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY BRAKES. THERE WAS NO BRAKE ON LEFT SIDE. MECHANIC CHECKED AFTERWARDS AND STATED THERE WAS AIR IN 

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Earlier aircraft with N4949B

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N4949B before.

- [Cancelled 1990-04-27](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4949B-1990-04-27): Beech D-50, S/N DH1. N-number assigned, not yet registered

## Related

- Other Newell Michael J LANCAIR ES aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/newell-michael-j-lancair-es/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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