# N8256J: 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 14, 2013
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8256J
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8256J

## Aircraft that carried N8256J

- [Cancelled 2013-05-14](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8256J-2013-05-14): Varga 2150A, S/N VAC-102-78, built 1978. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Thornton Robert L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THORNTON%20ROBERT%20L), [Vinita, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Vinita)

## NTSB investigations on N8256J (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 MKC82FCG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCG15), Dec 24, 1981: Varga 2150A (N8256J), Topeka, KS, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N8256J (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 19811224082459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811224082459A), Dec 24, 1981: Varga 2150AMORISY (N8256J), Topeka, KS, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel, crash landed in a field. Was unable to raise nose on landing due to child blocking rear controls.
- [Incident 19810421029919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810421029919I), Apr 21, 1981: Varga 2150AMORISY (N8256J), Durango, CO, Minor damage. Aircraft flared high during short field landing dual intruction approach with stall warn horn. Main gear broke off

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