# N87U: 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: June 10, 2023
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=87U
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N87U

## Aircraft that carried N87U

- [Cancelled 2023-06-10](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N87U-2023-06-10): Grumman G-21A, S/N B126. Registration pending, canceled. Owner: [Sheridan, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Sheridan)

## NTSB investigations on N87U (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 ANC80DA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80DA037), Mar 26, 1980: Grumman G-21 (N87U), Karluk, AK, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N87U (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 19800326028199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800326028199A), Mar 26, 1980: Gruman G21A (N87U), Karluk, AK, Substantial damage. Engines failed to respond evenly on step taxi after landing. Swerved onto beach. Fuel grade used invites carb ice.
- [Incident 19790425025099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790425025099I), Apr 25, 1979: Grumav G21A (N87U), Kodiak, AK, Minor damage. Landing gear retracted only partially. Collapsed on landing. Selector handle loose from the pall shaft.

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