N215W (Kaelberer Clyde RV7A) — routes, history & safety record

Registrations are reused: the FAA register shows 2 earlier aircraft with this mark, the last registration cancelled on July 8, 1948.

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

No recorded accidents or incidents for this aircraft in FlightFinder’s database.

Registrations are reused. These records predate the airframe built in 2017 and belong to earlier aircraft that carried N215W.

June 30, 1983Accident
THE MANAGER OF BLACKHAWK AIRWAYS HAD CLEARED THE FLT FOR A 1000 EDT DEPARTURE, BUT THE ACTUAL TAKEOFF TIME WAS NOT ESTABLISHED. NO RECORD OF A PREFLT WX BRIEFING WAS FOUND. HOWEVER, DURING A TELEPHONE CONVERSATION PRIOR TO THE FLT, THE PLT INDICATED TO HIS MANAGER THAT THE CLOUDS WOULD BE LOWER IN THE MOUNTAINS.
Beech G18S · 1 fatalities
Occurrence #1: in flight encounter with weather Phase of operation: cruise - normal Findings 1. (f) preflight planning/preparation - inadequate - pilot in command 2. (f) terrain condition - high terrain 3. (f) weather condition - clouds 4. (f) weather condition - low ceiling 5. (f) weather condition - fog 6. Full accident record
January 24, 1979Accident
Improper In-Flight Decisions Or Planning; Selected Unsuitable Terrain. Factors: Unfavorable Wind Conditions; Snow; Ice/Slush On Runway; Snow On Runway; Snow Windrows; Other
Beech B-18