N774A — 2025 Johnson Darrell S SAVANNAH
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 14, 2026
N774A appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2013, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 14, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 02-10-51-173
- Manufacturer
- Johnson Darrell S
- Model
- SAVANNAH
- Year
- 2025
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Rotax 912uls
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Thorson Melvin E — Grand Junction, CO
Accident & incident history
The loss of engine power due to vapor lock in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the operation of the airplane with automotive gasoline and the installation of noninsulated fuel components near heat sources in the engine compartment.
The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing and collapsed landing gear.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2025 Johnson Darrell S SAVANNAH).
- Jul 25, 2024registered — Thorson Melvin E
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N774A was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2025 Johnson Darrell S SAVANNAH above.
- until Aug 29, 2013Ankerstar Bradley D RAND-ROBINSON KR2 (s/n 130)
- until Mar 14, 1995Dehavilland DHC-6-300 (s/n 303)
Frequently asked
- Has N774A been in an accident?
- Yes. N774A appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2013.
- What kind of aircraft is N774A?
- N774A is a 2025 Johnson Darrell S SAVANNAH (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 02-10-51-173.
- Who is N774A registered to?
- N774A is registered to Thorson Melvin E of Grand Junction, CO. Registration status: active.
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