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N78DH

Cancelled 2013
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Deregistered aircraft · 1978 Hirsch THORP T-18 · Lycoming O-320-B2B

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Cancelled
October 24, 2013
Status when cancelled
Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number
T-18-125
Year built
1978
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engine
Reciprocating
Airworthiness
Experimental, amateur built
Airworthiness date
July 25, 2006
Certificate issued
May 18, 2006
Last registry action
September 14, 2009
Mode S code
AA8E80
Owner when cancelled
Sokoloff Roger L
Location
San Diego, CA
Owner type
Individual
Airframe modelHirsch THORP T-18ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered nowEngine modelLycoming O-320-B2BTCDS E-274 · Reciprocating

From the FAA registry file of November 7, 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 N78DH and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB LAX07CA100Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSan Diego, CAThe pilot's improper bounced landing recovery and improper use of the flight controls that resulted in a porpoise and a nose over.Mar 3, 2007 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N78DH and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20070303003929ALevel Off Touchdown · San Diego, CA(-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] stated that he was attempting to land on runway 8L at ksdm, San Diego, CA. During the landing, he bounced and became airborne. He added a small amount of power and let the airplane settle. He stated that the airplane…Mar 3, 2007 · Destroyed