# Rupp Roger J RUTAN DEFIANT

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05690C5
- Manufacturer (registry): RUPP ROGER J
- Model: RUTAN DEFIANT
- 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/rupp-roger-j-rutan-defiant

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## 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 SEA06CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA097), May 5, 2006: Rupp Rutan Defiant (N726RD), Coeur d'Alene, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to put the nose wheel landing gear down for landing.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20060505008099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060505008099A), May 5, 2006: Amtr RUTANDEFIANT (N726RD), Coeur D Alene, ID, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot failed to lower the nose gear prior to landing causing the aircraft to skid on the lower nose fuselage over 2,000 feet down the runway. This…
- [Incident 19960808030559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960808030559I), Aug 8, 1996: Amtrru DEFIANT (N726RD), Santa Ana, CA, Minor damage. Narrative: Mr. David orr stated that after landing, on rollout, the nose wheel collapsed. Investigation by Mr. Orr discovered the locking tab for the down lock…

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Wilson Forrest RUTAN DEFIANT](https://openairdocs.org/model/wilson-forrest-rutan-defiant): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056072N
- [Loofbourrow John W RUTAN DEFIANT](https://openairdocs.org/model/loofbourrow-john-w-rutan-defiant): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05610MU
- [Du Pont P Bayard RUTAN DEFIANT](https://openairdocs.org/model/du-pont-p-bayard-rutan-defiant): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05612BF
- [Smale Christopher L RUTAN DEFIANT](https://openairdocs.org/model/smale-christopher-l-rutan-defiant): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05624EM
- [Rudik William J RUTAN DEFIANT](https://openairdocs.org/model/rudik-william-j-rutan-defiant): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05625OH
- [Foreman DG RUTAN DEFIANT](https://openairdocs.org/model/foreman-dg-rutan-defiant): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056314D
- [Donald Mrowzinski RUTAN DEFIANT](https://openairdocs.org/model/donald-mrowzinski-rutan-defiant): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05639FY
- [Rutan Aircraft Factory RUTAN DEFIANT](https://openairdocs.org/model/rutan-aircraft-factory-rutan-defiant): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05640ZV
- [Yost W F RUTAN DEFIANT](https://openairdocs.org/model/yost-w-f-rutan-defiant): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0569021
- [Gray Charles B RUTAN DEFIANT](https://openairdocs.org/model/gray-charles-b-rutan-defiant): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05690T4
- [Sims Chas W RUTAN-DEFIANT](https://openairdocs.org/model/sims-chas-w-rutan-defiant): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05604GL
- [Eckberg D R/Marr R RUTAN DEFIANT](https://openairdocs.org/model/eckberg-d-r-marr-r-rutan-defiant): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05615XL

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