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N726RD

Not registered

N-number · 1 earlier aircraft

Open in FAA registry

Registered now: No
Earlier aircraft: 1
Last cancelled: April 18, 2018

From the FAA registry file of November 5, 2026. The mark may be reserved or free to assign.

Aircraft that carried N726RD · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N726RD now.

2018Rupp Roger J RUTAN DEFIANT · S/N 26Cancelled Apr 18, 2018 · Registration expired, pending cancellation · Built 1988 · Bolton Harry P, Durango, CO

NTSB investigations on N726RD · 1

Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.

NTSB SEA06CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRupp Rutan Defiant · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe pilot's failure to put the nose wheel landing gear down for landing.May 5, 2006 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports on N726RD · 2

Filed on this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it. Each report names the aircraft it was matched to.

Accident 20060505008099AAmtr Rutandefiant · Coeur D Alene, ID(-23) Pilot failed to lower the nose gear prior to landing causing the aircraft to skid on the lower nose fuselage over 2,000 feet down the runway. This particular aircraft's design is unique whereas the vertical stabilizer/rudder are located under the…May 5, 2006 · Minor damage Incident 19960808030559IAmtrru Defiant · Santa Ana, CANarrative: Mr. David orr stated that after landing, on rollout, the nose wheel collapsed. Investigation by Mr. Orr discovered the locking tab for the down lock was caught up in a wiring bundle under the instrument panel. This prevented the tab from actuating…Aug 8, 1996 · Minor damage