Flight Tracker
N250CH
PAYNE/FOSTER GLASAIR
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SORRELL JEFFREY R
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
WINTER HAVEN, FL
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 14, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Feb 15, 1985
Expires
Jan 31, 2032
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
PAYNE/FOSTER
Model
GLASAIR
Year
-
Serial Number
250
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A257B8
Mode S Code (Octal)
50453670

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 24, 2011 Accident Substantial Ocala, FL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The failure of the tailwheel locking mechanism to remain engaged while landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.

NTSB ERA11CA471
Jun 19, 1994 Accident Substantial HESPERIA, CA
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the pilot's loss of directional control during an attempted landing and subsequent go-around. Factors were the high-density altitude, inappropriate fuel leaning procedures, and the gust of wind.

NTSB LAX94LA262