# N880RS: 1990 Sutherland Ron LANCAIR 235, registration cancelled 2015-05-21

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: May 21, 2015
- Status when cancelled: Sale reported, canceled
- Airframe: [Sutherland Ron LANCAIR 235](https://openairdocs.org/model/sutherland-ron-lancair-235) (registry code 056169H)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E-274](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-274) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 88
- Year built: 1990
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition
- Airworthiness date: June 13, 1990
- Last registry action: April 11, 2013
- Mode S code: AC1F5D
- Location: [Fallbrook, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fallbrook)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 33.3865° N, 117.2250° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 92028, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N880RS
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=880RS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N880RS-2015-05-21

From the FAA registry file of October 31, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Sutherland Ron LANCAIR 235: https://openairdocs.org/model/sutherland-ron-lancair-235.md

## Service difficulty reports (2)

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 96ZZZX3935](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3935), Jul 16, 1996: SWITCH. FAILED. WHEN PILOT WENT TO LOWER GEAR DURING APPROACH, THE HANDLE ON THE GEAR CONTROL SWITCH BROKE OFF PREVENTING GEAR FROM LOWERING USING THE NORMAL SYSTEM. MANUAL GEA
- [SDR 96ZZZX3934](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3934), Jul 16, 1996: SUPPORT. BROKEN. WHEN PILOT WENT TO LOWER GEAR DURING APPROACH, THE HANDLE ON THE GEAR CONTROL SWITCH BROKE OFF PREVENTING GEAR FROM LOWERING USING THE NORMAL SYSTEM. MANUAL GEA

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR10CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA079), Nov 29, 2009: Sutherland Ron Lancair 235 (N880RS), Torrance, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The Travel Air pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi.

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20091129022459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091129022459A), Nov 29, 2009: Amtr LANCAIR235 (N880RS), Torrance, CA, Substantial damage. The pilot of travelair, N8700, taxied into the accident aircraft. N8700 was taxiing to reposition for fuel from hangar 2781-B. The pilot of N88700 stated he…
- [Incident 20021007033039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021007033039I), Oct 7, 2002: Amtr LANCAIR235 (N880RS), Reno, NV, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot reported that a commercial jet was landing on 16R and that he was cleared to 16L. He landed long to reduce the possibility of wake turbulence but…
- [Incident 19960710024419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960710024419I), Jul 10, 1996: Amtrnc 235LANCAIR (N880RS), Reno, NV, Minor damage. Narrative: aircraft departed Reno for lincoln, CA. Pilot moved gear switch to the gear up position and the gear switch lever came off in his hand. The gear…

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