Aircraft Description
N835YC is a 2004 Collette Ronald L RV6, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sale Reported in Danville, CA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 6, 2004. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N835YC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB6D16 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N835YC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.6919, -121.3569 on April 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N835YC was last updated on April 17, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Van's RV-6, the most successful amateur-built aircraft in aviation history, revolutionized homebuilt aviation by making high-performance flying accessible to private builders. First flown in 1985, it was a low-wing, single-engine monoplane with side-by-side seating for two occupants. With a wingspan of approximately 24 feet and powered by a 180-horsepower Lycoming O-360 engine, it achieved cruise speeds within 3 mph of its tandem-seat predecessor while offering the practicality of side-by-side configuration. The aircraft was manufactured as kits by Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. AviatorDB tracks 2 Collette Ronald L aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV6.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N835YC. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2002 | DEN02LA094 | Substantial | None | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll, resulting in his attempt to go-around and an inadvertent stall/mush. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC