Flight Tracker
N189DK
2009 KNAB DOUGLAS J RV-8
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including destroyed damage, 1 fatal injury. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
TACQUARD MARK A JR
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
FRIENDSWOOD, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 14, 2019
Airworthiness Date
Nov 6, 2009
Expires
Jan 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
KNAB DOUGLAS J
Model
RV-8
Year
2009
Serial Number
82734
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-
Kit Manufacturer
VANS AIRCRAFT INC
Kit Model
RV-8

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-M1B
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)
A16270
Mode S Code (Octal)
50261160

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 13, 2011 Accident Destroyed Conroe, TX
Injuries1 fatal, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
Conditions-
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The failure of the pilot of the RV-6 airplane to maintain clearance from the RV-8 airplane while practicing formation flight.

NTSB CEN11LA573