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N16DK
2017 KOSCHAK MATTHEW D RV-7
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage, 2 fatal injuries. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
KOSCHAK MATTHEW D
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
DEERFIELD, IL
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 10, 2016
Airworthiness Date
Sep 21, 2017
Expires
May 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
KOSCHAK MATTHEW D
Model
RV-7
Year
2017
Serial Number
72938
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-
Kit Manufacturer
VANS AIRCRAFT INC
Kit Model
RV-7

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
SUPERIOR
Engine Model
IO-360 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 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)
A0EFAA
Mode S Code (Octal)
50167652

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: 2 prior registrations

RegistrantLocationCancelled
- - Feb 7, 1990
KEITH DENNIS E HURRICANE, UT Mar 19, 1997

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Feb 13, 2008 Accident Substantial Leesburg, VA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The airplane's runway excursion during landing roll following an encounter with ice. Contributing to the accident was the ice-covered runway, and the airport personnel's lack of knowledge regarding the runway condition.

NTSB NYC08LA099
Oct 12, 1996 Accident Destroyed HURRICANE, UT
Injuries2 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs (diphenhydramine) which led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were: dark night lighting conditions; inoperative airport runway lights; the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation; and the pilot's lack of total experience in night flight.

NTSB SEA97LA013