N56RD — Duffy Russell A RUCKUS

Aircraft record

Serial number

TR018-7-25

Manufacturer

Duffy Russell A

Model

RUCKUS

Category

Fixed wing single-engine

Registration

Active

Registered to

Duffy Russell A — Tellico Plains, TN

View the FAA registry record for N56RD →

Accident & incident history

1. CEN12FA250Apr 17, 2012Gulf Of Mexico, LANo injuries

   The intermittent loss of engine power due to a "stuck" stepper motor in the No. 2 engine's fuel control as a result of an inadequate overhaul. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flying the helicopter with a known defect, his decision to depart with the helicopter over its maximum gross weight, and his decision to fly the approach to the oil platform at a high gross weight in a direction that provided limited go-around potential.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Duffy Russell A RUCKUS).

1. Mar 24, 2026registered — Duffy Russell A

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N56RD was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Duffy Russell A RUCKUS above.

• until Mar 14, 20181991 Sikorsky S-76B (s/n 760368)

Frequently asked

Has N56RD been in an accident?

Yes. N56RD appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N56RD?

N56RD is a Duffy Russell A RUCKUS (fixed wing single-engine), serial number TR018-7-25.

Who is N56RD registered to?

N56RD is registered to Duffy Russell A of Tellico Plains, TN. Registration status: active.