Flight Tracker
N17NT
VALENTIN GMBH TAIFUN 17E
Glider · Reciprocating
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
IRELAND ROBERT C
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
MOUNT SHASTA, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 8, 2015
Airworthiness Date
-
Expires
Jun 30, 2028
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
VALENTIN GMBH
Model
TAIFUN 17E
Year
-
Serial Number
1046
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
-
Engine Model
-
Type
Reciprocating
Power
-

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A11812
Mode S Code (Octal)
50214022

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

Aug 15, 1998 Accident Substantial LAKE GENEVA, WI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and obtain proper climb rate during initial climb after takeoff. A factor was trees.

NTSB CHI98LA314