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N5382007 Dickenson BATHTUB

Active registration

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

N538 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number
101
Manufacturer
Dickenson
Model
BATHTUB
Year
2007
Category
Fixed wing single-engine
Engine
Heath Avn B4
Registration
Active
Registered to
Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum — Hood River, OR

View the FAA registry record for N538

Accident & incident history

  1. CHI08LA123May 5, 2008Broadhead, WIFatal · 1 fatal

    The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2007 Dickenson BATHTUB).

  1. Jan 22, 2010registeredWestern Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N538 was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2007 Dickenson BATHTUB above.

Frequently asked

Has N538 been in an accident?
Yes. N538 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N538?
N538 is a 2007 Dickenson BATHTUB (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 101.
Who is N538 registered to?
N538 is registered to Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum of Hood River, OR. Registration status: active.
Has N538 been in a fatal accident?
An NTSB record for N538 (CHI08LA123) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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