# N78BS: 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: July 30, 2022
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=78BS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N78BS

## Aircraft that carried N78BS

- [Cancelled 2022-07-30](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N78BS-2022-07-30): Schaknowski DYKE DELTA JD-2, S/N 1077, built 1980. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Putnam George](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PUTNAM%20GEORGE), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage)

## NTSB investigations on N78BS (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 SEA92LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA185), Aug 21, 1992: Schaknowski Dyke Delta JD-2 (N78BS), Billings, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: FATIGUE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR AXLE.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N78BS (3)

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 19920821032599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920821032599A), Aug 21, 1992: Amtrdk DYKEDELTAJD2 (N78BS), Billings, MT, Substantial damage. Right main wheel axle broke on landing. Had preexisting fatigue crack.
- [Incident 19891119062179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891119062179I), Nov 19, 1989: Amtrdk DYKEDELTAJD2 (N78BS), Camillus, NY, Minor damage. Carburetor icing in flight. Emergency landing at airport.
- [Incident 19800726062729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800726062729I), Jul 26, 1980: Amtrdk DYKEDELTAJD2 (N78BS), Ithaca, NY, Minor damage. Gear retracted after bouncing. Pilot failed to verify down and locked position.

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