Flight Tracker
N371FZ
1989 ZENGEL FRANK H RV 4
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MERKAN MICHAEL B
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
WATERLOO, IL
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 27, 2006
Airworthiness Date
Sep 3, 1992
Expires
Jul 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
ZENGEL FRANK H
Model
RV 4
Year
1989
Serial Number
371
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

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A43817
Mode S Code (Octal)
51034027

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

May 5, 1990 Accident Substantial COLUMBIA, IL
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDEPATH TO TOUCHDOWN ON THE RUNWAY.

NTSB CHI90DCA01
May 21, 1989 Accident Substantial COLUMBIA, IL
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE IMPROPER ROUTING OF ENGINE FUEL LINES RESULTING IN OVER TEMPERATURE OF THE LINES WHICH RESULTED IN THE FUEL FLOW TO CARBURETOR TO FLUCTUATE AND CAUSE OVER RICH CONDITION AND LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

NTSB CHI89DCA01