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N48RV

Cancelled 2017

Deregistered aircraft · 1982 Violet Bob W DRAGONFLY · Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG

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Cancelled: March 21, 2017
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 161
Year built: 1982
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
Airworthiness date: February 20, 1996
Certificate issued: April 30, 1993
Last registry action: July 29, 2008
Mode S code: A5E7CB
Owner when cancelled: Snow Mark D
Location: Carlsbad, NM
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelViolet Bob W DRAGONFLYADs, 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 · 2

Matched to this aircraft by N48RV and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB LAX02LA230Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTucson, AZThe pilot's loss of control resulting from his improperly planned approach and an inadvertent encounter with wake turbulence.Jul 18, 2002 · Destroyed NTSB FTW93LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCarlsbad, NMThe improper installation of the control stick assembly and the subsequent separation of the flight control stick assembly from the mountApr 11, 1993 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N48RV and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20020718016569ATucson, AZ(.19) On July 18, 2002, about 0950 mountain standard time, a violet Dragonfly, N48RV, departed from controlled flight and impacted terrain on approach to the Tucson International Airport, Tucson, Arizona. The homebuilt experimental airplane was destroyed. The…Jul 18, 2002 · No damage Accident 19930411008799ALevel Off Touchdown · Carlsbad, NMHard landing on recovery. Piston grip separated from stick. Lost control. Right canard spar broke on ensuing impactApr 11, 1993 · Substantial damage