Flight Tracker
N227ML
2020 LEWIS MICHAEL S RV-8
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
LEWIS MICHAEL S
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
ASTORIA, OR
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Dec 30, 2019
Airworthiness Date
Jul 13, 2020
Expires
Dec 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
LEWIS MICHAEL S
Model
RV-8
Year
2020
Serial Number
83440
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
AEROSPORT
Engine Model
IO-375-B1B
Type
Reciprocating
Power
205 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)
A1FC20
Mode S Code (Octal)
50376040

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

Jan 2, 2010 Accident Substantial Somerset, KY
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

Damaged wiring in the nosewheel steering harness, which resulted in a loss of control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilots' improper touchdown point.

NTSB ERA10LA103