N589M — Joy Aviation Ltd VANS RV-6
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N589M appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 23613
- Manufacturer
- Joy Aviation Ltd
- Model
- VANS RV-6
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a ground collision with airport construction materials.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Joy Aviation Ltd VANS RV-6).
- Jan 5, 2018deregistered — Butler Michael D
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N589M was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Joy Aviation Ltd VANS RV-6 above.
- until Feb 17, 19481929 Moth 60-GM (s/n 90)
Frequently asked
- Has N589M been in an accident?
- Yes. N589M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
- What kind of aircraft is N589M?
- N589M is a Joy Aviation Ltd VANS RV-6 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 23613.
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