N4986E

Cancelled 2013

Deregistered aircraft · 1981 James-Richard BOWERS FLY BABY 1A · Continental C90 series

Cancelled: August 19, 2013
Status when cancelled: Sale reported, canceled
Serial number: 78-2
Year built: 1981
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
Airworthiness date: April 7, 1997
Last registry action: December 14, 2004
Mode S code: A630FF
Owner when cancelled: Sale Reported
Location: Snow Hill, NC
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelJames-Richard BOWERS FLY BABY 1AADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelContinental C90 seriesTCDS E-252 · Reciprocating

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 N4986E and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB ATL84FMG03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportNew Bern, NCThe plt stated the acft lost lateral control during takeoff. He reduced power and landed the acft off the side of the rwy while maintaining directional control using the rudder. The acft stalled at about 20 ft AGL and was damaged during the hard landing.…Mar 24, 1984 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N4986E and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19830324069919ATakeoff Ground Roll · New Bern, NCPilot did not connect ailerons during reassembling folding wings. No aileron control during takeoff.Mar 24, 1983 · Substantial damage