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N389VV

Cancelled 2006

Deregistered aircraft · 2004 Hopkins Michael P RUTAN/VARIVIGGEN · Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG

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Cancelled: January 24, 2006
Status when cancelled: Valid registration
Serial number: 389
Year built: 2004
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
Airworthiness date: August 25, 2004
Certificate issued: June 30, 2003
Last registry action: June 30, 2003
Mode S code: A47EA8
Owner when cancelled: Hopkins Michael P
Location: Aguila, AZ
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelHopkins Michael P RUTAN/VARIVIGGENADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelAmateur-built UNKNOWN ENG

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 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 N389VV and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB LAX06CA037Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAguila, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during landing approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane.Nov 16, 2005 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N389VV and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20051116031489AFinal Approach · Aguila, AZ(-23) Pilot was building this home built aircraft for the past 17 years. This was the first flight for this aircraft and the pilot did not want anyone with more experience to fly it in case something would happen. The pilot flew for approx. 30 minutes at…Nov 16, 2005 · Substantial damage