# N83FS: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 2
- Last cancelled: February 15, 2018
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=83FS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N83FS

## Aircraft that carried N83FS

- [Cancelled 2018-02-15](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N83FS-2018-02-15): Smith F H SMITHS RV-4, S/N 3083, built 1993. Sale reported, canceled. Owner: [Bedford, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Bedford)
- [Cancelled (date not recorded)](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N83FS-undated): Canadair F-86E MK.6, S/N 1666. N-number assigned, not yet registered

## NTSB investigations on N83FS (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 FTW96LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA306), Jul 14, 1996: Smith RV4 (N83FS), Mandeville, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N83FS (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.

- [Incident 20051119028609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051119028609I), Nov 19, 2005: Amtr RV4 (N83FS), Apex, NC. (-23) The pilot/repairman for this experimental aircraft reported that, after repairing a bracket on the engine oil cooler and reinstalling the oil cooler on…
- [Accident 19960714046169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960714046169A), Jul 14, 1996: Amtr RV4 (N83FS), New Orleans, LA, No damage. (-23) While on final approach for landing, the pilot experienced an engine failure. The pilot managed to ditch the aircraft to the water. Although the aircraft…

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