# N9860E: 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: April 1, 2023
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=9860E
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9860E

## Aircraft that carried N9860E

- [Cancelled 2023-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9860E-2023-04-01): Schweizer SGS 1-23H-15, S/N 69, built 1965. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Kruidbos Bernard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRUIDBOS%20BERNARD), [Fernandina Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fernandina%20Beach)

## NTSB investigations on N9860E (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 ERA13CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA245), May 14, 2013: Schweizer SGS 1-23H-15 (N9860E), Yadkinville, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper altitude management while maneuvering for an off-airport landing, which resulted in a collision with trees.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N9860E (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 20130514008409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130514008409A), May 14, 2013: Schweizer SGS 1-23H-15 (N9860E), Yadkinville, NC, Substantial damage. Pilot departed Bahnson (43NC) at 1400 EDT, after approximately 1HR. 25 min. Of soaring, pilot attempted to return to 43NC. Pilot stated he encountered a very…

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