Flight Tracker
N418DS
1999 SMITH RICHARD D FW2TR (XLS)
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
CROOKS JAMES R
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
CARPINTERIA, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 29, 2020
Airworthiness Date
May 28, 1999
Expires
Apr 30, 2027
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
SMITH RICHARD D
Model
FW2TR (XLS)
Year
1999
Serial Number
DS4
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-
Kit Manufacturer
CAPELLA AIRCRAFT CORP
Kit Model
FW2TR (XLS)

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
BOMBARDIER
Engine Model
ROTAX (ALL)
Type
Reciprocating
Power
-

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A4F234
Mode S Code (Octal)
51171064

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

Jun 3, 2016 Accident Substantial Alamo, TX
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a forced landing and a collision with a tree.

NTSB CEN16LA207