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N8976R1979 G A Vanderheyden E A A MODEL P

Active registration

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N8976R appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number
GGV 001
Manufacturer
G A Vanderheyden
Year
1979
Category
Fixed wing single-engine
Engine
Lycoming O-235-c
Registration
Active
Registered to
Steenrod Kenneth Allen — Parsons, KS

View the FAA registry record for N8976R

Accident & incident history

  1. ANC11CA049Jun 16, 2011Kenai, AKNo injuries

    The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear, and a nose over.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1979 G A Vanderheyden E A A MODEL P).

  1. Dec 30, 2020registeredSteenrod Kenneth Allen

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N8976R was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1979 G A Vanderheyden E A A MODEL P above.

Frequently asked

Has N8976R been in an accident?
Yes. N8976R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N8976R?
N8976R is a 1979 G A Vanderheyden E A A MODEL P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number GGV 001.
Who is N8976R registered to?
N8976R is registered to Steenrod Kenneth Allen of Parsons, KS. Registration status: active.

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