Flight Tracker
N117BB
1962 DEHAVILLAND DHC-2
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
KUSTATAN LEASING LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
NIKISKI, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 10, 2023
Airworthiness Date
Oct 28, 2016
Expires
Jun 30, 2030
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
DEHAVILLAND
Model
DHC-2
Year
1962
Serial Number
1511
Seats
8
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
P&W
Engine Model
PT6A SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
500 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A0464F
Mode S Code (Octal)
50043117

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.

Ownership History: 1 prior registration

RegistrantLocationCancelled
M.I.T. SOARING ASSOCIATION INC STERLING, MA May 5, 2004

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jan 1, 2002 Accident Substantial Sterling, MA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The student pilots inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in an off-field landing, and the CFI's improper decision to allow the student to fly solo. Factors related to the accident were the gusting wind conditions, and the students lack of total experience in gliders.

NTSB NYC02LA046