Flight Tracker
N16MR
1988 RANDALL MARVIN L VANS RV-3A
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
VANGUARD SQUADRON INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
TEA, SD
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 22, 2019
Airworthiness Date
May 5, 1988
Expires
Mar 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
RANDALL MARVIN L
Model
VANS RV-3A
Year
1988
Serial Number
811-3
Seats
1
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
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)
A0F078
Mode S Code (Octal)
50170170

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

Sep 27, 2025 Accident Substantial Torrington, WY
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB WPR25LA299
Jul 28, 2017 Accident Substantial Spokane, WA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance and visual lookout while taxiing, which resulted in his airplane colliding with the stationary airplane.

NTSB GAA17CA458