Flight Tracker
N15345
1935 FAIRCHILD 24 C8C
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SPURGEON JAMES R
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
PISGAH FOREST, NC
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 6, 2018
Airworthiness Date
Jul 12, 1956
Expires
Aug 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
FAIRCHILD
Model
24 C8C
Year
1935
Serial Number
2688
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
79 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
WARNER
Engine Model
SS40&50
Type
Reciprocating
Power
90 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)
A0D856
Mode S Code (Octal)
50154126

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 28, 1999 Accident Substantial LA FAYETTE, IL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain the proper descent rate. A factor to the accident was the partial loss of engine power as a result of the exhaust valve keeper becoming unlocked, which jammed the exhaust valve.

NTSB CHI99LA275