Flight Tracker
N290AM
AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1B
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
WHEATON MEGAN E
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
ORCHARD PARK, NY
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 4, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Aug 3, 2000
Expires
Jun 30, 2033
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC
Model
A-1B
Year
-
Serial Number
2096
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A2F586
Mode S Code (Octal)
50572606

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

Dec 17, 2003 Accident Substantial Hailey, ID
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent group loop and the collapse of the right main landing gear.

NTSB SEA04LA028
Sep 8, 2002 Accident Substantial Arco, ID
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. Factors include wind gusts during the period of time at which the landing took place.

NTSB SEA02LA188