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N78CS

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N-number · 2 earlier aircraft

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Registered now
No
Earlier aircraft
2
Last cancelled
March 20, 2018

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026. The mark may be reserved or free to assign.

Aircraft that carried N78CS · 2

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N78CS now.

2018Christopher W Sands HELICYCLE · S/N 5-14Cancelled Mar 20, 2018 · Registration expired, pending cancellation · Built 2014 · Seeliger Michael B, Reno, NV2006Swearingen SA-226T · S/N T229Cancelled Jan 31, 2006 · Exported to Mexico · Built 1973 · Simi Valley, CA

NTSB investigations on N78CS · 1

Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.

NTSB WPR14FA167Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSands Helicycle · Reno, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while in the traffic pattern.Apr 13, 2014 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports on N78CS · 2

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

Accident 20140413006379AChristopher W Sands Helicycle · Reno, NVThe Helicycle student pilot was flying a left pattern for ruway 08. Witnesses observed the aircraft suddenly plunge to the ground somewhere between crosswind and downwind, completing 1 - 2 spirals before impacting the ground. The pilot was fatally injured.Apr 13, 2014 · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20020316015919ISwrngn SA226T · Camarillo, CA(-23) Hard landing during windy conditions. Suspected damage to engine mounts, wing and fuselage.Mar 16, 2002 · Minor damage