Has N298DM been in an accident?

Yes. N298DM appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.

What kind of aircraft is N298DM?

N298DM is a Marks Donald P RV-8 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 80-298.

N298DM — Marks Donald P RV-8

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N298DM appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 80-298
Manufacturer: Marks Donald P
Model: RV-8
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR22LA193May 31, 2022Galice, ORNo injuries
The in-flight failure of the crankshaft gear’s alignment dowel as a result of the retaining bolt not being installed, which lead to a total loss of engine power.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Marks Donald P RV-8).

Jul 11, 2022deregistered

Frequently asked

Has N298DM been in an accident?: Yes. N298DM appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
What kind of aircraft is N298DM?: N298DM is a Marks Donald P RV-8 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 80-298.

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