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N78EJ

Cancelled 2017
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Deregistered aircraft · 1979 Novotny-Edward SKYBOLT · Lycoming IO-540 series

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Cancelled
February 4, 2017
Status when cancelled
Revoked, canceled
Serial number
1
Year built
1979
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engine
Reciprocating
Airworthiness
Experimental, amateur built
Airworthiness date
July 17, 1980
Certificate issued
April 17, 1978
Last registry action
May 13, 1978
Mode S code
AA8E9A
Owner when cancelled
Novotny Edward J
Location
Alta Loma, CA
Owner type
Individual
Airframe modelNovotny-Edward SKYBOLTADs, bulletins and aircraft registered nowEngine modelLycoming IO-540 seriesTCDS 1E4 · 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 N78EJ and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB LAX90DVG12Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportFall River Mill, CALoss of power for undetermined reasons.Jul 20, 1990 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N78EJ and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19900720027739ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Fall River Mill, CACrashed on climbout. No details. Witness heard engine missing. High density altitude.Jul 20, 1990 · Substantial damage