Flight Tracker
N540S
1979 GRAHN J/GRAHN G PITTS S2S
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
CODE SUPPLIES INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
ROSSVILLE, TN
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 12, 2001
Airworthiness Date
Apr 4, 2008
Expires
Oct 31, 2027
Approved Operations
Exhibition

Airframe

Manufacturer
GRAHN J/GRAHN G
Model
PITTS S2S
Year
1979
Serial Number
009
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540-S1A5
Type
Reciprocating
Power
300 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A6D97C
Mode S Code (Octal)
51554574

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: 1 prior registration

RegistrantLocationCancelled
COOMBES JAMES A MANZANITA, OR Dec 9, 1998

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Aug 13, 2009 Accident Substantial Rifle, CO
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's excessive landing speed and subsequent excessive brake application which resulted in a loss of control and impact with an airport sign.

NTSB CEN09CA520
Jun 11, 1997 Accident Substantial WALLACE, ID
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate altitude/distance from wooded terrain during a low-altitude course reversal. Related factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, blind canyon, low ceiling, and trees in the flight path of the aircraft.

NTSB SEA97LA136