# N6638V: 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: May 9, 1997
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=6638V
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6638V

## Aircraft that carried N6638V

- [Cancelled 1997-05-09](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6638V-1997-05-09): Bellanca 17-30A, S/N 30303. Owner: [Packer Lawrence](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PACKER%20LAWRENCE), [Henderson, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Henderson)

## NTSB investigations on N6638V (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 LAX97LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA098), Jan 31, 1997: Bellanca 17-30A (N6638V), Scottsdale, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper fuel management.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N6638V (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 19970131001129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970131001129A), Jan 31, 1997: Blanca 1730A (N6638V), Scottsdale, AZ, Substantial damage. Approaching sdl engine idled. No throttle control. Fuel selected to empty tank. Both outboard tanks empty.
- [Incident 19881228065279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881228065279I), Dec 28, 1988: Blanca 1730A (N6638V), Las Vegas, NV. Engine failure from fuel exhaustion on climbout. Dead stick landing on airport. Improper fuel management.

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