RUGBY AVIATION, LLC
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
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.
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.
FAA enforcement actions
Sanction: $7,000 · case closed 2020-04-10
Sanction: $500 · case closed 2009-05-19
Sanction: $500 · case closed 2009-05-19
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.
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.
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)
Linked aircraft
| N-number | Make / model | Year | Status | Link basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N684S | CESSNA T207 | 1969 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designatorOperator named in NTSB report |
| N685S | CESSNA 207 | 1970 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N739BC | CESSNA 172N | 1978 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N9428G | CESSNA U206E | 1970 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designatorOperator named in NTSB report |
| N9898Q | CESSNA 172M | 1975 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |