Has N27265 been in an accident?

Yes. N27265 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N27265?

N27265 is a 1981 Besarick SKYBOLT (fixed wing single-engine), serial number WHB-2.

N27265 — 1981 Besarick SKYBOLT

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N27265 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: WHB-2
Manufacturer: Besarick
Model: SKYBOLT
Year: 1981
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA18LA110Mar 17, 2018Punta Gorda, FLMinor
A substantial oil leak, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and failure of the No. 2 connecting rod.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1981 Besarick SKYBOLT).

Aug 23, 2018deregistered — Lewis Gerald C

Frequently asked

Has N27265 been in an accident?: Yes. N27265 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N27265?: N27265 is a 1981 Besarick SKYBOLT (fixed wing single-engine), serial number WHB-2.

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