Flight Tracker
N1980A
2007 MITCHELL RONALD C BENSON GYRO
Gyroplane · 4 Cycle · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MULLEN GARY J
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
LIBERTY TWP, OH
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 13, 2013
Airworthiness Date
Jan 23, 2008
Expires
Mar 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Light Sport / Reg. prior to 01/31/08

Airframe

Manufacturer
MITCHELL RONALD C
Model
BENSON GYRO
Year
2007
Serial Number
MRB 01207
Seats
1
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
SUBARU
Engine Model
ALL MDLS A/B
Type
4 Cycle
Power
400 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A1883C
Mode S Code (Octal)
50304074

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
MEXICO FLYING SERVICE INC MEXICO, MO Sep 24, 1954
N1980A INC WILMINGTON, DE Mar 2, 2004

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Mar 22, 2003 Accident Substantial Daytona Beach, FL
Injuries1 serious, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's improper preflight planning/decision to perform a second flight with known deficiencies in equipment, and his failure to maintain airspeed above the airplane's stall speed while maneuvering to reverse direction to land, after the engine subsequently ceased to operate, which resulted in a stall/mush, an inflight lost of control, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with a ditch.

NTSB MIA03LA080