# N85HL: 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: March 26, 2013
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=85HL
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N85HL

## Aircraft that carried N85HL

- [Cancelled 2013-03-26](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N85HL-2013-03-26): Martin David A SORRELL HYPERLIGHT, S/N 82. Sale reported, canceled. Owner: [Santa Paula, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Paula)

## NTSB investigations on N85HL (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 LAX89DUQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUQ03), Apr 2, 1989: Martin Sorrell Hiperlight (N85HL), Liano, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO A SEIZED PISTON.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N85HL (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 19890402009429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890402009429A), Apr 2, 1989: Amtrhy SNS8 (N85HL), Liano, CA, Substantial damage. Engine quit on takeoff climb on test flight after overhaul. Crash landed off airport. Cylinder seized.

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