N97KV

Cancelled 2021

Deregistered aircraft · 1997 Vaughn James Keith CHALLENGER SPECIAL · Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)

Cancelled: September 4, 2021
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: CH20297CW1548
Year built: 1997
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
Airworthiness date: July 23, 1997
Certificate issued: September 20, 2000
Last registry action: January 14, 2018
Mode S code: AD8241
Owner when cancelled: Morris Phillip
Location: Clarksville, TN
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelVaughn James Keith CHALLENGER SPECIALADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelBombardier ROTAX (ALL)Reciprocating

From the FAA registry file of November 3, 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 N97KV and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB ERA20LA188Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportClarksville, TNThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.May 16, 2020 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N97KV and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20200516011229AClarksville, TN8:30 Am in the morning, departed TN23 titan field. They flew the challenger airplane for approximately 30 minutes then decided to come in for a landing. They flew their approach down the river on a tight base for runway 13 and planned to do a low approach…May 16, 2020 · Substantial damage