N809RD — 2008 Butcher Russell A RV9A
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026
N809RD appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 90781
- Manufacturer
- Butcher Russell A
- Model
- RV9A
- Year
- 2008
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming O-320-e2b
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the landing approach after a loss of engine power, which led to a collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which led to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2008 Butcher Russell A RV9A).
- Mar 13, 2018deregistered — Schmitt Marcus J
Frequently asked
- Has N809RD been in an accident?
- Yes. N809RD appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
- What kind of aircraft is N809RD?
- N809RD is a 2008 Butcher Russell A RV9A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 90781.
- Has N809RD been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N809RD (CEN14LA527) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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