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N253FW

Cancelled 2011

Deregistered aircraft · 1957 Focke-Wulf FWP 149D · Lycoming GO-480 series

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Cancelled: January 3, 2011
Status when cancelled: Expired dealer
Serial number: 253
Year built: 1957
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition
Airworthiness date: April 29, 1992
Last registry action: August 10, 1999
Mode S code: A26335
Owner when cancelled: Earle Aircraft Inc
Location: Hastings, FL
Owner type: Corporation

Airframe modelFocke-Wulf FWP 149DADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelLycoming GO-480 seriesTCDS E-275 · Reciprocating

From the FAA registry file of October 28, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N253FW and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB MIA95LA126Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSt. Augustine, FLInadequate fuel management by the pilot-in-command resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the emergency descent for the forced landing.May 5, 1995 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N253FW and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19950505009739AForced/Precautionary Landing · St Augustine, FLEngine quit on climbout. Struck trees and ground trying for open area. Fuel selector on empty tank.May 5, 1995 · Substantial damage

Other aircraft with N253FW · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. N253FW is registered now to the first aircraft listed.

NowWayfarer Acft Research & Dvlpt WARD 1 · S/N CFC1821240214Registered now · Built 2024 · Wayfarer Aircraft Research And Development Inc, La Mesa, CA