# N840DK: 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: November 20, 1990
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=840DK
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N840DK

## Aircraft that carried N840DK

- [Cancelled 1990-11-20](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N840DK-1990-11-20): Kaye Don G RV-3, S/N 840. Owner: [Kaye Don G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KAYE%20DON%20G), [San Jose, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Jose)

## NTSB investigations on N840DK (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 LAX90DVG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVG14), Aug 6, 1990: Don G. Kaye RV-3 (N840DK), Willows, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ON THE RUNWAY AFTER EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N840DK (1)

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 19900806030449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900806030449A), Aug 6, 1990: Amtrvn VANSRV3 (N840DK), Willows, CA, Substantial damage. Engine lost power on takeoff. Tried to land on remaining runway. Nosed over. 107 degrees possible vapor lock.

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