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N50BU

Cancelled 2014
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Deregistered aircraft · 2000 Oliver A Bruce RV6-A · Lycoming O&VO-360 series

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Cancelled
April 1, 2014
Status when cancelled
Second renewal notice
Serial number
24441
Year built
2000
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engine
Reciprocating
Airworthiness
Experimental, amateur built
Airworthiness date
May 31, 2000
Certificate issued
May 26, 2010
Last registry action
May 16, 2011
Mode S code
A637C3
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-6A
Owners when cancelled
Doyle Bob R DBADoyle Aviation
Location
Des Moines, IA
Owner type
Individual
Airframe modelOliver A Bruce RV6-AADs, bulletins and aircraft registered nowEngine modelLycoming O&VO-360 seriesReciprocating

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 N50BU and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB CEN10CA481Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportTrenton, MOThe canopy opening shortly after takeoff due to an inadequate repair and subsequent failure of the canopy latch, resulting in a emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of available runway remaining for the forced landing.Aug 15, 2010 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N50BU and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20100815043979ATakeoff: Climb Out · Trenton, MOInitiating departure roll on runway 36, the pilot broke the canopy latch in an attempt to completely close the canopy. He continued the rotation and climb-out to approximately 50 feet, then made a decision to descend immediately and executed an emergency…Aug 15, 2010 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

SDR 2010FA0000890Latch · brokenCANOPY LATCH BROKE WHEN PILOT TRIED CLOSING CANOPY FOR FLIGHT. NTSB ACCIDENT ID CEN10CA481. THE PILOT BROKE THE LATCH, HAD IT WELD REPAIRED AND BROKE IT AGAIN PRIOR TO DEPARTURE ON THIS FLIGHT. THE ACCIDENT IS DUE TO PILOT ERROR. THIS IS THE THIRD CANOPY LATAug 15, 2010 · N50BU · Amtr RV6A · Flight Compartment Windows