N98BT — Barry L Tanner THATCHER CX4
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N98BT appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, 3 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 609
- Manufacturer
- Barry L Tanner
- Model
- THATCHER CX4
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Tanner Barry L — Lafayette, LA
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a missed approach in night instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation and a lack of instrument proficiency.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Barry L Tanner THATCHER CX4).
- May 28, 2026registered — Tanner Barry L
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N98BT was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Barry L Tanner THATCHER CX4 above.
- until Feb 12, 20181979 Cessna 310R (s/n 310R1582)
Frequently asked
- Has N98BT been in an accident?
- Yes. N98BT appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
- What kind of aircraft is N98BT?
- N98BT is a Barry L Tanner THATCHER CX4 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 609.
- Who is N98BT registered to?
- N98BT is registered to Tanner Barry L of Lafayette, LA. Registration status: active.
- Has N98BT been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N98BT (ERA14FA068) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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