# Rogers Ted RUTAN DEFIANT 40

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05690K4
- Manufacturer (registry): ROGERS TED
- Model: RUTAN DEFIANT 40
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/rogers-ted-rutan-defiant-40

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## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## 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 WPR10LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA219), Apr 29, 2010: Rogers Rutan Defiant 40 (N23TR), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to ensure that the landing gear extension handle was firmly placed in the down position prior to landing.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 20100428032549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100428032549A), Apr 28, 2010: Rogers Ted RUTAN DEFIA (N23TR), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. Nose gear collapsed during landing at Phoenix Deer Valley Airport runway 25L at 281740PDT. POB:1, injuries: none damage; substantial to the rudder, propeller…

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