N283S — 2009 Stucky Steven D RV-7
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N283S appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 73041
- Manufacturer
- Stucky Steven D
- Model
- RV-7
- Year
- 2009
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming O-360 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Wake Turbulence Corp — Wilmington, DE
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while performing an aerobatic maneuver on takeoff, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, a subsequent aerodynamic stall, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from alcohol consumption before the flight.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2009 Stucky Steven D RV-7).
- Mar 23, 2009registered — Wake Turbulence Corp
Frequently asked
- Has N283S been in an accident?
- Yes. N283S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
- What kind of aircraft is N283S?
- N283S is a 2009 Stucky Steven D RV-7 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 73041.
- Who is N283S registered to?
- N283S is registered to Wake Turbulence Corp of Wilmington, DE. Registration status: active.
- Has N283S been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N283S (WPR22FA254) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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