Flight Tracker
N179PT
1948 CHANCE VOUGHT F4U-5
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
FIGHTERS & LEGENDS LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
GREENWOOD, MS
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Dec 1, 2008
Airworthiness Date
Apr 28, 1988
Expires
Jan 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Exhibition

Airframe

Manufacturer
CHANCE VOUGHT
Model
F4U-5
Year
1948
Serial Number
122179
Seats
1
Engines
1
Max Weight
12,500 - 19,999 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
P & W
Engine Model
R-2800 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
2,000 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)
A13BF3
Mode S Code (Octal)
50235763

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 19, 2016 Accident Substantial East Troy, WI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

A failure of the O-ring in the left brake master cylinder for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.

NTSB CEN16LA274
Jul 29, 1999 Accident Substantial OSHKOSH, WI
Injuries1 serious, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot of the other airplane not following the instructions briefed by the formation leader, and the pilot's maneuvering his airplane to avoid the airplane in front of him.

NTSB CHI99FA266