Flight Tracker
N26AJ
2005 JACOBS ARMIN B VANS RV9A
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BYFORD CHRISTOPHER H
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
MC GREGOR, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Sep 14, 2021
Airworthiness Date
Oct 31, 2005
Expires
Sep 30, 2028
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
JACOBS ARMIN B
Model
VANS RV9A
Year
2005
Serial Number
90444
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-
Kit Manufacturer
VANS AIRCRAFT INC
Kit Model
RV-9A

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
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)
A27CAD
Mode S Code (Octal)
50476255

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

Sep 28, 2025 Accident Substantial Stephenville, TX
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to ensure the canopy and the cockpit were properly secured during the hand prop sequence.

NTSB CEN25LA399