N1757 - Aircraft Aircraft Registration

Aircraft Description

Model Year

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Manufacturer

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Model

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Type Aircraft

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Airworthiness Date

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Classification

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Type Registration

Unknown

Status

Valid Registration

Cert Issue Date

Invalid Date

Registered Owner

Name

GIFFORD WAYNE C

Address

708 DANIELS DR NE

City

EAST WENATCHEE

State / Zip Code

Washington98802-4055

Country

United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type

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Number of Engines

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Mode S Code (Oct)

50227415

Mode S Code (Hex)

A12F0D

NTSB Accident History (1)

Date	NTSB #	Damage	Highest Injury	Probable Cause
May 20, 2000	SEA00LA089	Substantial	Serious	The pilot's improper decision to attempt to close the canopy (entry door) after it inadvertently opened in flight, instead of making a precautionary landing with it open. Factors include the pilot's failure to follow all items on the checklist, his failure to fully secure the canopy/door prior to takeoff, the movement of the pilot's seat pan while in flight, the restriction of the control stick movement by the displaced seat pan, and the pilot/builders failure to adequately secure the seat pan to the airframe.

May 20, 2000SEA00LA089

Substantial

Serious

The pilot's improper decision to attempt to close the canopy (entry door) after it inadvertently opened in flight, instead of making a precautionary landing with it open. Factors include the pilot's failure to follow all items on the checklist, his failure to fully secure the canopy/door prior to takeoff, the movement of the pilot's seat pan while in flight, the restriction of the control stick movement by the displaced seat pan, and the pilot/builders failure to adequately secure the seat pan to the airframe.

Additional Details

Registration

N1757

Serial Number

4027

Number of Engines

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Number of Seats

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Expiration Date

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Last Action Date

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Last Update Date

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Unique ID

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Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC