# N5025G: 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 18, 2019
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=5025G
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5025G

## Aircraft that carried N5025G

- [Cancelled 2019-01-18](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5025G-2019-01-18): Prendergast John/Vans RV-7A, S/N 71591, built 2006. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Airnav Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRNAV%20CORP), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington)
- [Cancelled 2002-02-11](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5025G-2002-02-11): Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX, S/N 171, built 1992. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Nrthrn Lght Balloon Expeditions Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NRTHRN%20LGHT%20BALLOON%20EXPEDITIONS%20INC), [Sedona, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Sedona)
- [Cancelled 1989-10-13](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5025G-1989-10-13): Hughes Helicopters HUGHES 369D, S/N 711017D. N-number assigned, not yet registered

## NTSB investigations on N5025G (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 ERA12LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA293), Apr 16, 2012: Prendergast John/Vans RV-7A (N5025G), Gerrardstown, WV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot/builder's misjudgment of the required spacer width needed after engine housing lap grinding, which resulted in bearing oil hole misalignment and insufficient internal engine lubrication.
- [NTSB CHI08CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA229), Aug 1, 2008: Prendergast RV-7A (N5025G), Manchester, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N5025G (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 20120416007309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120416007309A), Apr 16, 2012: Prendergast John/Vans RV-7A (N5025G), Gerrardstown, WV, Substantial damage. Aircraft departed from mrb for local flight. Pilot stated engine water temperature started to rise very high. Engine then seized, causing the pilot to make a…
- [Accident 20080801843539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080801843539A), Aug 1, 2008: Amtr RV7A (N5025G), Manchester, MI, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot planned a fuel stop at this airport (75G-rossettie, Manchester) due to the availability of 87 no-lead grade fuel. As stated by PIC, the approach…

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