N611E - Aircraft Aircraft Registration

RV7

Aircraft Description

Model Year

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Manufacturer

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Model

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Type Aircraft

Fixed Wing Single Engine

ICAO Type Code

RV7RV-7

Airworthiness Date

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Classification

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Type Registration

Unknown

Status

Cert Issue Date

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Registered Owner

Name

SALE REPORTED

Address

6000 DOUGLAS DR N

City

CRYSTAL

State / Zip Code

Minnesota55429-2314

Country

United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type

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Number of Engines

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Mode S Code (Oct)

51771331

Mode S Code (Hex)

A7F2D9

NTSB Accident History (1)

Date	NTSB #	Damage	Highest Injury	Probable Cause
Feb 9, 2021	ERA21LA127	Substantial	Minor	The pilot’s failure to apply adequate torque on the fuel pressure line aluminum adaptor fitting, which resulted in the loosening of the adapter, a loss of fuel flow, and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s choice of a soft aluminum automotive fitting, and the design, which required hand-tightening with a shortened, modified wrench that prevented a measured torque application.

Feb 9, 2021ERA21LA127

Substantial

Minor

The pilot’s failure to apply adequate torque on the fuel pressure line aluminum adaptor fitting, which resulted in the loosening of the adapter, a loss of fuel flow, and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s choice of a soft aluminum automotive fitting, and the design, which required hand-tightening with a shortened, modified wrench that prevented a measured torque application.

Additional Details

Registration

N611E

Serial Number

70816

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: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC