N917VA — 2014 Vanderark Jan R RV-10
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N917VA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 40076
- Manufacturer
- Vanderark Jan R
- Model
- RV-10
- Year
- 2014
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Ama/expr Unknown Eng
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Vander Ark Jan R Trustee — Chandler, AZvia trustee
Accident & incident history
The fatigue fractures of the upper and lower alternator attachment bolts, which decreased the common drive belt tension and resulted in the subsequent in-flight separation of an alternator drive belt, the overheating of the engine, and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2014 Vanderark Jan R RV-10).
- Mar 27, 2017registered — Vander Ark Jan R Trustee (registered via trustee)
Frequently asked
- Has N917VA been in an accident?
- Yes. N917VA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
- What kind of aircraft is N917VA?
- N917VA is a 2014 Vanderark Jan R RV-10 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 40076.
- Who is N917VA registered to?
- N917VA is registered to Vander Ark Jan R Trustee of Chandler, AZ, held via a trustee. Registration status: active.
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