N4272M — Spaulding Errol RANS S-7 COURIER
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N4272M appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2015, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 0693110
- Manufacturer
- Spaulding Errol
- Model
- RANS S-7 COURIER
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Bombardier Rotax (All)
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Thomas Darryl L — Belfield, ND
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s decision to take off in a crosswind that exceeded the airplane’s maximum demonstrated crosswind capability and his subsequent inability to maintain directional control.
A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Spaulding Errol RANS S-7 COURIER).
- Nov 29, 2023registered — Thomas Darryl L
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N4272M was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Spaulding Errol RANS S-7 COURIER above.
- until Dec 3, 1991Haire Donald Duane PIONEER FLIGHT STAR (s/n 1)
- until Sep 23, 1988Lockheed 382G (s/n 5022)
- until Sep 4, 19591947 Piper PA-12 (s/n 12-3200)
Frequently asked
- Has N4272M been in an accident?
- Yes. N4272M appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2015.
- What kind of aircraft is N4272M?
- N4272M is a Spaulding Errol RANS S-7 COURIER (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 0693110.
- Who is N4272M registered to?
- N4272M is registered to Thomas Darryl L of Belfield, ND. Registration status: active.
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