# N86RG: 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: February 5, 2022
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=86RG
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N86RG

## Aircraft that carried N86RG

- [Cancelled 2022-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N86RG-2022-02-05): Gowan Ronald J LONG-EZ, S/N 1975-L, built 1987. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Gowan Ronald J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOWAN%20RONALD%20J), [Roanoke, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Roanoke)

## NTSB investigations on N86RG (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 FTW97FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA173), May 3, 1997: Gowan LONG-EZ (N86RG), Roanoke, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate. A factor was the gascolator's filter screen becoming contaminated with fiber glass residue due to the pilot/mechanic's inadequate maintenance.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N86RG (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 19970503007759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970503007759A), May 3, 1997: Amtrru VARIEZELONG (N86RG), Roanoke, TX, Substantial damage. Lost power on takeoff at 100FT. Landed on airport but slid off into fence. Fuel contaminated with fiberglass resin. (-23) on 05/03/97, a long ez experimental…
- [Incident 19920311013489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920311013489I), Mar 11, 1992: Amtrru VARIEZELONG (N86RG), Ft Worth, TX, Minor damage. Nose gear collapsed while taxiing onto runway. Gear strut bracket failed. Pilot did not have current medical.

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