N948RC

Cancelled 2013

Deregistered aircraft · 2005 Crosley Richard VANS RV-8 · Lycoming O-360-A1A

Cancelled: May 9, 2013
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 0002
Year built: 2005
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: 4 cycle
Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
Airworthiness date: April 16, 2005
Certificate issued: July 7, 2004
Last registry action: July 17, 2007
Mode S code: AD2C5A
Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8
Owner when cancelled: Crosley Richard
Location: Palmdale, CA
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelCrosley Richard VANS RV-8ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelLycoming O-360-A1ATCDS E-286 · 4 cycle

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 · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N948RC and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB WPR12FA062Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportArmistead, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while performing low altitude aerobatic maneuvers.Dec 10, 2011 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N948RC and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20111210027489AManeuver · Armistead, CAWitnesses stated they observed the accident airplane attempting to perform a "loop" and that it impacted terrain trying to complete the manuever. Witnesses said they heard engine sounds all the way to impact. The aircraft crashed in an upright wings level…Dec 10, 2011 · Destroyed · 1 fatal