Has N31CS been in an accident?

Yes. N31CS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N31CS?

N31CS is a 1979 Smith STEEN SKYBOLT (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1.

N31CS — 1979 Smith STEEN SKYBOLT

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026

N31CS appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 1
Manufacturer: Smith
Model: STEEN SKYBOLT
Year: 1979
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-540 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA15CA272Jul 18, 2015Junction City, KYMinor
The pilot's inaccurate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1979 Smith STEEN SKYBOLT).

Mar 13, 2018deregistered — Packard Glenn S

Frequently asked

Has N31CS been in an accident?: Yes. N31CS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N31CS?: N31CS is a 1979 Smith STEEN SKYBOLT (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1.

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