# N6405U: 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 20, 2013
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=6405U
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6405U

## Aircraft that carried N6405U

- [Cancelled 2013-08-20](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6405U-2013-08-20): Thrush Robert L CAVALIER, S/N 2152, built 1962. Sale reported, canceled. Owner: [Rantoul, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Rantoul)

## NTSB investigations on N6405U (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 DEN99LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA015), Oct 21, 1998: Mooney M20C (N6405U), Englewood, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The undertorquing of the camshaft gear retaining bolts during engine overhaul by maintenance personnel. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N6405U (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 19981021044259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981021044259A), Oct 21, 1998: Mooney M20C (N6405U), Denver, CO, Substantial damage. (.4) During climb following departure, the engine lost power. The pilot reported the emergency to the tower and attempted to return to the airport. Determining…
- [Incident 19810101013489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810101013489I), Jan 1, 1981: Mooney M20C (N6405U), London, KY. Aircraft made hard landing due to icing. Wheel broke off and ground loop occurred.

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