N116GS - 2001 SPITTLER GERALD S-16 SHEKARI

N116GS

2001 SPITTLER GERALD S-16 SHEKARI

Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental

2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner

THARP THOMAS J

Registrant Type

Individual

Location

NAMPA, ID

Status

Valid

Certificate Issued

Mar 20, 2015

Airworthiness Date

Jul 26, 2001

Expires

Mar 31, 2028

Approved Operations

Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer

SPITTLER GERALD

Model

S-16 SHEKARI

Year

2001

Serial Number

1298009

Seats

Engines

Max Weight

Up to 12,499 lb

Cruise Speed

Type Certificate

Kit Manufacturer

RANS INC

Kit Model

S-16 SHEKARI

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer

LYCOMING

Engine Model

IO-320 SERIES

Type

Reciprocating

Power

150 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)

A04324

Mode S Code (Octal)

50041444

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Aug 1, 2014 Accident Substantial Fort Bridger, WY

InjuriesNone

Phase of Flight-

ConditionsVMC

OperationFAR 091

Probable Cause

The fuel flow divider inlet line’s B-nut coming loose during takeoff, resulting in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to adequately tighten the B-nut during recent maintenance.

NTSB WPR14LA323

Aug 4, 2006 Accident Substantial Plattsmouth, NE

InjuriesNone

Phase of Flight-

ConditionsVMC

OperationFAR 091

Probable Cause

A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation which resulted from a binding within the fuel servo. A factor associated with the accident was the high vegetation that was encountered during the forced landing.

NTSB CHI06CA237