Flight Tracker
N218MA
ANDERSON MERLE M.A. 18
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
HOSPODAR ROBERT P
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
GEORGETOWN, PA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 16, 2014
Airworthiness Date
Jun 5, 1986
Expires
Jan 31, 2030
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
ANDERSON MERLE
Model
M.A. 18
Year
-
Serial Number
2
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
115 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A1D84E
Mode S Code (Octal)
50354116

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

May 17, 2000 Accident Substantial PITTSBURGH, PA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in the loss of power, and his improper flare during the forced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors included a restricted fuel supply due to a design flaw in the header tank/fuel valve/supply line combination, and the pilot's lack of experience in airplane make and model.

NTSB NYC00LA137