# N996BW: 1989 Wright William B RANS S-9

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Wright William B RANS S-9](https://openairdocs.org/model/wright-william-b-rans-s-9) (registry code 05616ES, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: 1188066
- Year built: 1989
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, utility
- Airworthiness date: May 30, 1990
- Certificate issued: February 6, 2024
- Expires: February 28, 2031
- Mode S code: ADE91B
- Registered owner: [Hoover Michael B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOOVER%20MICHAEL%20B)
- Location: [Ridgeland, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Ridgeland)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 45.1802° N, 91.8753° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 54763, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=996BW
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N996BW

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Wright William B RANS S-9)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Bombardier ROTAX (ALL))

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N996BW.

## FAA accident and incident reports (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.

- [Incident 19900313011219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900313011219I), Mar 13, 1990: Amtr RANSS9 (N996BW), Pittstown, NJ, Minor damage. Engine surged on climb. Forced landing straight ahead. Landed hard. Bunger stub broke and gear collapsed.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Wright William B RANS S-9 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/wright-william-b-rans-s-9/aircraft.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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