N30AK — 1996 Swanson R/swanson S RV-6

Aircraft record

Serial number

21153

Manufacturer

Swanson R/swanson S

Model

RV-6

Year

1996

Category

Fixed wing single-engine

Engine

Lycoming 0-320 Series

Registration

Active

Registered to

Romanski Jack — Berkeley, CA

View the FAA registry record for N30AK →

Accident & incident history

1. WPR24FA080Jan 30, 2024Concord, CAFatal · 1 fatal

   A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to a separated fuel line and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's medical condition and the effects of multiple impairing substances.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1996 Swanson R/swanson S RV-6).

1. Mar 24, 2005registered — Romanski Jack

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N30AK was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1996 Swanson R/swanson S RV-6 above.

• until unknownBalloon Fabrik K-630/1-R (s/n 8865)

Frequently asked

Has N30AK been in an accident?

Yes. N30AK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2024.

What kind of aircraft is N30AK?

N30AK is a 1996 Swanson R/swanson S RV-6 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 21153.

Who is N30AK registered to?

N30AK is registered to Romanski Jack of Berkeley, CA. Registration status: active.

Has N30AK been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N30AK (WPR24FA080) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.