Flight Tracker
N126BF
2005 PIPISTREL VIRUS 912
Fixed wing single engine · 4 Cycle · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MCELRATH HUGH D
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
HYATTSVILLE, MD
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 16, 2013
Airworthiness Date
Apr 12, 2006
Expires
Jul 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Racing

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPISTREL
Model
VIRUS 912
Year
2005
Serial Number
180VTL9120905KIT49
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
ROTAX
Engine Model
SEE BOMBADIER
Type
4 Cycle
Power
-

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)
A06A1B
Mode S Code (Octal)
50065033

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

Jul 1, 2008 Accident Substantial Bend, OR
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's improper flare, inadequate bounced landing recovery, and his failure to maintain directional control.

NTSB LAX08CA208