Flight Tracker
N54517
2019 WILLIAM FRENCH FOKKER DR 1
Fixed wing single engine · 4 Cycle · Experimental
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including destroyed damage, 1 fatal injury. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
WHIDDON MARK H
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
FRANKSTON, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 13, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Oct 11, 2019
Expires
Jun 30, 2033
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
WILLIAM FRENCH
Model
FOKKER DR 1
Year
2019
Serial Number
001
Seats
1
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-
Kit Manufacturer
AIRDROME AEROPLANES
Kit Model
FOKKER DR 1

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
ROTEC
Engine Model
R3600
Type
4 Cycle
Power
150 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A6ED1A
Mode S Code (Octal)
51566432

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
NORTHWEST SOARING CLUB OF FRANKFORT INC FRANKFORT, MI Feb 11, 2005

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

May 26, 2026 Accident Destroyed Frankston, TX
Injuries1 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB CEN26FA197
Aug 8, 2004 Accident Substantial Frankfort, MI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The tow pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll and failed to abort the takeoff. Additionally, the tow pilot failed to attain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The tailwind and the tall grass were contributing factors.

NTSB CHI04CA218