N62073 - 1995 Aircraft Aircraft Registration

1995

Aircraft Description

Model Year

1995

Manufacturer

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Model

—

Type Aircraft

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Airworthiness Date

Invalid Date

Classification

Experimental 2 Category

Type Registration

Unknown

Status

Cert Issue Date

Invalid Date

Registered Owner

Name

BUCHANAN DAN

Address

519 CYPRESS POINT DR

City

DAYTON

State / Zip Code

Nevada89403-8732

Country

United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type

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Number of Engines

—

Mode S Code (Oct)

52014646

Mode S Code (Hex)

A819A6

NTSB Accident History (1)

Date	NTSB #	Damage	Highest Injury	Probable Cause
Jun 2, 2018	WPR18LA163	Substantial	Fatal	The hang glider's encounter with a developing vortex or dust devil while maneuvering during an airshow routine, which resulted in a loss of control at an altitude that precluded recovery. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's preexisting and worsening arthritis in his left shoulder, which inhibited his range of motion and resulted in a reduced ability to control and recover the hang glider during the encounter.

Jun 2, 2018WPR18LA163

Substantial

Fatal

The hang glider's encounter with a developing vortex or dust devil while maneuvering during an airshow routine, which resulted in a loss of control at an altitude that precluded recovery. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's preexisting and worsening arthritis in his left shoulder, which inhibited his range of motion and resulted in a reduced ability to control and recover the hang glider during the encounter.

Additional Details

Registration

N62073

Serial Number

53201

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