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N726RD

Cancelled 2018

Deregistered aircraft · 1988 Rupp Roger J RUTAN DEFIANT · Lycoming 0-320 series

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Cancelled: April 18, 2018
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 26
Year built: 1988
Type: Fixed wing multi engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
Airworthiness date: April 26, 1988
Certificate issued: June 15, 2006
Last registry action: July 29, 2014
Mode S code: A9BB51
Owner when cancelled: Bolton Harry P
Location: Durango, CO
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelRupp Roger J RUTAN DEFIANTADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelLycoming 0-320 seriesTCDS E-274 · Reciprocating

From the FAA registry file of November 5, 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 N726RD and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB SEA06CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCoeur d'Alene, IDThe pilot's failure to put the nose wheel landing gear down for landing.May 5, 2006 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N726RD and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20060505008099ALevel Off Touchdown · Coeur D Alene, ID(-23) Pilot failed to lower the nose gear prior to landing causing the aircraft to skid on the lower nose fuselage over 2,000 feet down the runway. This particular aircraft's design is unique whereas the vertical stabilizer/rudder are located under the…May 5, 2006 · Minor damage Incident 19960808030559IRoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Santa Ana, CANarrative: Mr. David orr stated that after landing, on rollout, the nose wheel collapsed. Investigation by Mr. Orr discovered the locking tab for the down lock was caught up in a wiring bundle under the instrument panel. This prevented the tab from actuating…Aug 8, 1996 · Minor damage