Flight Tracker
N281EA
2023 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
ELEVATION AIR CAPITAL LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
JANESVILLE, WI
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Oct 22, 2023
Airworthiness Date
Sep 14, 2023
Expires
Oct 31, 2030
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
TEXTRON AVIATION INC
Model
172S
Year
2023
Serial Number
172S13043
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
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)
A2D217
Mode S Code (Octal)
50551027

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 24, 2024 Accident Substantial Janesville, WI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The student pilot’s improper flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action that resulted in a hard, bounced landing.

NTSB CEN24LA379