N73KW (Keith L Watson VANS RV-14A) — routes, history & safety record

Registrations are reused: the FAA register shows one earlier aircraft with this mark, the last registration cancelled on July 18, 1977.

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 2022 and belong to earlier aircraft that carried N73KW.

January 15, 1977AccidentHull loss
Inadequate Maintenance And Inspection; Cylinder Assembly; Disconnected; Failed To Obtain/Maintain Flying Speed; Delayed Action In Aborting Takeoff; Improper Emergency Procedures. Factors: Low Ceiling; Rain
Douglas DC3A
Engine failure during initial climb due to inadequate maintenance and inspection. The following contributing factors were reported: - Failure of a cylinder assembly (disconnected), - Failed to maintain flying speed, - Delayed action in aborting takeoff, - Improper emergency procedures, - Low ceiling, - Rain, - Pilot stopped climbing and was attempting to… Full accident record