N8053R — 2007 Harvey Patten RANS S-6ES
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N8053R appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 08061764
- Manufacturer
- Harvey Patten
- Model
- RANS S-6ES
- Year
- 2007
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Jabiru 3300a
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Richards Kenneth D — Fruita, CO
Accident & incident history
A disconnection of the elevator control linkage due to incorrect installation or maintenance, which was due to the retaining nut backing off the bolt and allowing the bolt to fall out.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2007 Harvey Patten RANS S-6ES).
- May 25, 2024registered — Richards Kenneth D
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N8053R was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2007 Harvey Patten RANS S-6ES above.
- until May 18, 1988Piper PA-28-161 (s/n 288216093)
- until Dec 11, 1974Beech A24R (s/n MC-48)
Frequently asked
- Has N8053R been in an accident?
- Yes. N8053R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
- What kind of aircraft is N8053R?
- N8053R is a 2007 Harvey Patten RANS S-6ES (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 08061764.
- Who is N8053R registered to?
- N8053R is registered to Richards Kenneth D of Fruita, CO. Registration status: active.
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