NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N20480 and the event date: after September 15, 1977, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
NTSB LAX08FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBenson, AZThe pilot's misjudged speed and altitude during approach that led to a long landing and his subsequent failure to maintain control during an attempted go-around. Contributing to the accident were the dark night, the pilot's low total night flight experience,…NTSB LAX04LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAngwin, CAThe pilot's continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions during cruise flight, which resulted in a low fuel state and a precautionary landing in rough terrain.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N20480 and the event date: after September 15, 1977, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20080402835929AGo Round (Aborted VFR) · Benson, AZ(-23) Aircraft departed safford at 1855 on 4/2/08, destined for Benson, AZ. A witness at Benson stated that he saw the aircraft coming in "high" and "hot", attempting to land, and had to go around. He heard over the radio the pilot broadcast downwind, and…Accident 20031220034089AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Lake Berryessa, CA(-23) The flight originated from lake havasu, AZ, and was to terminate at placerville, CA (pvf). The flight was planned for VFR enroute, the weather deteriorated and the pilot had to divert towards Lake Berryessa. The pilot was trapped in bad weather and…
Other aircraft with N20480 · 2
The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N20480 now.