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N86640

Cancelled 2013

Deregistered aircraft · 1942 Grumman G-21A · Pratt & Whitney R-985 series

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Cancelled: September 17, 2013
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 1160
Year built: 1942
Type: Fixed wing multi engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Standard
Airworthiness date: September 17, 1955
Certificate issued: June 7, 1991
Last registry action: December 10, 2003
Mode S code: ABE81E
Owner when cancelled: French James B
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelGrumman G-21ATCDS TC 654 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelPratt & Whitney R-985 seriesReciprocating

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 · 2

Matched to this aircraft by N86640 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB LAX90LA221Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLong Beach, CAThe pilot's failure to retract the landing gear resulting in an inadvertent wheels-down landing in water. In addition, a loss of elevator control was encountered due to a stress corrosion failure of an elevator control cable turnbuckle as a result of…Jun 16, 1990 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA740KT73Accident · No injuriesClosedNassau, Burkina FasoApr 24, 1974 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N86640 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19900616021249ALevel Off Touchdown · Long Beach, CAElevator turnbuckle failed from corrosion. No current airworthy inspection. Pilot not current in type. No medical.Jun 16, 1990 · Substantial damage Accident 19740424013059AGround Taxi, Other Airplane · NassauInvestigation under jurisdiction of the govt of Bahamas.Apr 24, 1974 · Substantial damage