Flight Tracker
N455JS
1984 SHAFFER JOHN THOMAS KR-2
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SHAFFER JOHN THOMAS
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
FREMONT, OH
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 3, 1984
Airworthiness Date
Feb 27, 1985
Expires
Nov 30, 2027
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
SHAFFER JOHN THOMAS
Model
KR-2
Year
1984
Serial Number
8009
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN
Engine Model
CONVERSION
Type
Reciprocating
Power
36 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A58588
Mode S Code (Octal)
51302610

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

Feb 24, 2008 Accident Substantial Fremont, OH
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.

NTSB CHI08CA088
Mar 15, 1986 Accident Substantial MOBILE, AL
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB ATL86LA094