Flight Tracker
N1218B
2018 GARY A BARNES RV-7A
Powered Parachute · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BARNES GARY A
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
HUNTSVILLE, AL
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Sep 12, 2018
Airworthiness Date
Oct 11, 2018
Expires
Sep 30, 2028
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
GARY A BARNES
Model
RV-7A
Year
2018
Serial Number
72061
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-
Kit Manufacturer
VANS AIRCRAFT INC
Kit Model
RV7A

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-390 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
210 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)
A05ADB
Mode S Code (Octal)
50055333

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

May 1, 2022 Accident Substantial Huntsville, AL
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s impairment due to the effects of ethanol, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and an impact with terrain on approach to landing.

NTSB ERA22LA213