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N5439N

Cancelled 2004

Deregistered aircraft · 1999 Bracken Charles O CB540 · Lycoming IO-540 series

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Cancelled: December 15, 2004
Status when cancelled: Triennial form not returned
Serial number: 981101-39
Year built: 1999
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
Airworthiness date: February 2, 1999
Certificate issued: October 15, 1998
Last registry action: October 19, 2004
Mode S code: A6E6B1
Owner when cancelled: Bracken Charles O
Location: Detroit, MI
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelBracken Charles O CB540ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelLycoming IO-540 seriesTCDS 1E4 · 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 N5439N and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB CHI04CA159Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLapeer, MIThe pilot's loss of control due to an undetermined flight control system malfunction. Contributing factors to the accident were the wires and trees.Jun 19, 2004 · Destroyed

FAA incident reports · 3

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N5439N and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20040619013349AFinal Approach · Lapeer, MI(-23) Pilot stated that he was experiencing roll problems (left wing heavy) and decided to land at Lapeer airport, D95 to investigate. While following a slower aircraft in to land, he stated that the problem was worsening and that he was having trouble…Jun 19, 2004 · Destroyed Incident 20010723030349ILevel Off Touchdown · Chicago/Aurora, IL(-23) Upon landing the main landing gear collapsed, the nose gear remained down and locked. Aircraft ran off the runway into grass, pilot was not injured.Jul 23, 2001 · Minor damage Incident 20010318005039ILevel Off Touchdown · Pontiac, MI(-23) Canopy latch failed in flight. Pilot landed without incident.Mar 18, 2001 · Minor 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 20010420CW008Latch · failedCANOPY DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT WHILE IN FLIGHT. CANOPY LATCH FAILED.Apr 2, 2001 · N5439N · Amtr LONGEZ · Passenger/Crew Doors