N269SD is a 2009 Vans Aircraft RV7A. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Watsonville, CA. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Mar 2009. It has been registered to its current owner since Dec 2018. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 17 years old
- 1 of 914 Vans Aircraft RV7A
2018
2009
That's everything on file so far — TailWiki checks the FAA registry daily and adds new entries as N269SD's record changes.
The pilot reported that during takeoff initial climb, a large bird impacted the leading edge of the left wing slightly outboard of the fuel tank. The airplane immediately yawed and banked to left. The pilot attempted to straighten the airplane and land, however, despite his control inputs, the airplane continued to roll to the left. Subsequently, the left wing struck the ground and the airplane cart wheeled. Examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to the outboard sections of both wings and empennage. No mechanical anomalies were reported with the engine or airframe.
No photos yet. Sign in to add the first one.