Flight Tracker
N3279Q
MATWEY BENJAMIN KITFOX IV
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
RUMBAUGH ROBERT E
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
WATERVILLE, OH
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 19, 2026
Airworthiness Date
-
Expires
Aug 31, 2033
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
MATWEY BENJAMIN
Model
KITFOX IV
Year
-
Serial Number
DCU035
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
-
Engine Model
-
Type
Reciprocating
Power
-

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A38BF3
Mode S Code (Octal)
50705763

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.

Ownership History: 3 prior registrations

RegistrantLocationCancelled
FLOAIR INC WICHITA, KS Jun 9, 1967
- - Jan 13, 1990
COURTESY AIRCRAFT INC ROCKFORD, IL Sep 28, 2006

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

May 30, 1989 Accident Substantial STRATFORD, TX
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. THE WIND CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

NTSB FTW89LA100