N770JL — 2003 Loofbourrow John W RUTAN DEFIANT
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 30, 2026
N770JL appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 30, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 61
- Manufacturer
- Loofbourrow John W
- Model
- RUTAN DEFIANT
- Year
- 2003
- Category
- Fixed wing multi-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming O-360 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Wirt David L — Bowling Green, OH
Accident & incident history
A collapse of the nose landing gear due to wear in the landing gear extension system.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2003 Loofbourrow John W RUTAN DEFIANT).
- Nov 16, 2023registered — Wirt David L
Frequently asked
- Has N770JL been in an accident?
- Yes. N770JL appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
- What kind of aircraft is N770JL?
- N770JL is a 2003 Loofbourrow John W RUTAN DEFIANT (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 61.
- Who is N770JL registered to?
- N770JL is registered to Wirt David L of Bowling Green, OH. Registration status: active.
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