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N26063

Cancelled 2013

Deregistered aircraft · 1977 Nelson BENSEN B-8M · Mcculloch 4318A&E/0-100

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Cancelled: February 21, 2013
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: B8M9176
Year built: 1977
Type: Rotorcraft
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
Airworthiness date: May 9, 1977
Certificate issued: September 19, 1984
Last registry action: August 7, 1996
Mode S code: A28243
Owner when cancelled: Waid Ronald P
Location: Aurora, IL
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelNelson BENSEN B-8MADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelMcculloch 4318A&E/0-100Reciprocating

From the FAA registry file of October 31, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 2

Matched to this aircraft by N26063 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB CHI94LA274Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSandwich, ILImproper planning/decision by the pilot (owner/pilot/mechanic), and his improper modification of the flight control system, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to maintain control of the gyrocopter. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's…Aug 9, 1994 · Destroyed NTSB CHI83LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSandwich, ILThe aircraft was being flown by a person with no pilot rating and no student or medical certificate. After takeoff, he circled the airport and flew over the edge of a lake. Reportedly, the engine suddenly lost power while he was about 300 ft above the…Oct 5, 1982 · Destroyed

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N26063 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19940809020939ATo Running(Helicopter/Vtol Ac) · Sandwich, ILAscended instable wobble to 50FT AGL. Stalled. Somersaulted. Impacted inverted. Had made alteration. Not licensed.Aug 9, 1994 · Destroyed · 1 fatal Accident 19821005051139AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Sandwich, ILEngine quit over edge of a lake. Landed in the water. Believed to be water in fuel. No pilot license or medical.Oct 5, 1982 · Destroyed