N550LX: 1999 Richard Brinkman LANCAIR 4P, East Hartford, CT

Registered owner: Ling Scott
Location: East Hartford, CT
Owner type: Individual
Serial number: 006
Year built: 1999
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Turbo-prop
Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
Airworthiness date: November 18, 1999
Certificate issued: December 19, 2018
Expires: December 31, 2028
Mode S code: A7007B
Kit: Lancair Intl Inc LANCAIR IV P

Richard Brinkman LANCAIR 4PAirframe model · 4 seats · 1 engine · 1 registered Engine modelPratt & Whitney Canada T74-CP-700

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.

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NTSB investigations · 1

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NTSB ERA23LA121Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHartford, CTThe pilot’s takeoff with a significant fuel imbalance, which resulted in the airplane lacking the roll authority to overcome the left rolling tendency and subsequently impacting terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight…Jan 28, 2023 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

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Accident 20230128000739ATakeoff: Climb Out · Hartford, CT14:16 Hours local time FBO personnel towed the aircraft to the ramp. An hour later, the pilot arrived and began preflight walk around at 15:18 hours. He entered the aircraft at 15:19 hours. Engine start occurred at 15:23 hours, taxied to runway 20 at 15:28…Jan 28, 2023 · Destroyed

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