Flight Tracker
N120J
1988 BUTLER JOHN R SX 300
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
RAINBOW SPORTS INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
ENID, OK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 14, 2009
Airworthiness Date
Jul 6, 1988
Expires
Apr 30, 2029
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
BUTLER JOHN R
Model
SX 300
Year
1988
Serial Number
60
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
300 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A0547A
Mode S Code (Octal)
50052172

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

Jan 3, 2012 Accident Substantial Truth or Consequences, NM
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot did not maintain airplane control during takeoff due to his distraction with the improperly secured canopy, which he forgot to latch.

NTSB CEN12CA121
Jun 12, 1999 Accident Substantial HILL AFB, UT
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

A failure of the left main landing gear attachment for undetermined reasons.

NTSB DEN99LA100