RUGBY AVIATION, LLC

Part 135 operator · designator R01A

Data confidence: Records are linked by certificate number, aircraft registration, or a name match that a reviewer has confirmed. Each record below shows how it was linked.

Also recorded as: NORTHWEST SKY FERRY, RUGBY AVIATION LLC, RUGBY AVIATION, LLC, SAN JUAN AIRLINES

Accident & enforcement record

Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.

NTSB accidents & incidents

Accident · 2022-02-07 Operator named in NTSB report
CESSNA T207 (N684S) No injuries Part 91

Operated by Rugby Aviation, LLC (per NTSB report)

The pilot’s failure to obtain a proper touch down location on a wet grass runway, resulting in a runway overrun and impact with terrain.

Source: NTSB case WPR22LA092
Accident · 2009-01-14 Operator named in NTSB report
CESSNA U206E (N9428G) No injuries Part 91

Operated by RUGBY AVIATION LLC (per NTSB report)

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper application of brakes.

Source: NTSB case WPR09CA084

FAA enforcement actions

Civil penalty ordered · 2018-06-27 Name match — reviewer confirmed
Drug & alcohol testing programAir carrier / commercial operator

Sanction: $7,000 · case closed 2020-04-10

Source: FAA case 2018WP910050
Civil penalty · 2008-05-02 Name match — reviewer confirmed
Flight operationsAir carrier / commercial operator

Sanction: $500 · case closed 2009-05-19

Source: FAA case 2008NM010049
Civil penalty · 2008-04-08 Name match — reviewer confirmed
Flight operationsAir carrier / commercial operator

Sanction: $500 · case closed 2009-05-19

Source: FAA case 2008NM010053

Maintenance disclosure history

Service Difficulty Reports are self-reported maintenance findings. The NUMBER of reports is not a measure of reliability — diligent operators file more, not fewer. These are shown for transparency, not as a negative signal. To verify a report, search its control number at the FAA SDRS site.

Reports span 2007–2014. Most-reported systems: Landing gear (32) — 1; Ignition (74) — 1. Most-common natures of condition, as filed: OTHER — 1; PARTIAL RPM/PWR LOSS — 1.

2 reports on file.

PARTIAL RPM/PWR LOSS · 2014-08-22 Matched by certificate designator
N9428G · ATA 7414

Part: MAGNETO — FAILED (ENGINE) · airframe 12,087 hrs

RIGHT MAGNETO OF A NEWLY INSTALLED FACTORY REBUILT ENGINE, FAILED ON PRE-TAKEOFF MAG CHECK, FLIGHT ABORTED. 5.8 TT ON NEW ENGINE. MAGNETO WAS FACTORY REMANUFACTURED AND CAME PREINSTALLED ON THE NEW ENGINE.

Source: SDR R01A2014F00146
OTHER · 2007-08-30 Matched by certificate designator
N9898Q · ATA 3246

Part: WHEEL — FAILED (LT MLG)

WHEEL IS A 3 PIECE CONSTRUCTION, OUTER RIM AND THE INNER SPACER. BROKE APART ON TAXIING OF AIRCRAFT. JACKED AIRCRAFT AND INSTALLED SERVICEABLE UNIT, THREADS STRIPPED OUT OF CENTER SECTION. (K)

Source: SDR 2007FA0000888

Linked aircraft

N-numberMake / modelYearStatusLink basis
N684SCESSNA T2071969Valid RegistrationMatched by certificate designatorOperator named in NTSB report
N685SCESSNA 2071970Valid RegistrationMatched by certificate designator
N739BCCESSNA 172N1978Valid RegistrationMatched by certificate designator
N9428GCESSNA U206E1970Valid RegistrationMatched by certificate designatorOperator named in NTSB report
N9898QCESSNA 172M1975Valid RegistrationMatched by certificate designator