Flight Tracker
N550TA
1975 NORTHROP F-5E
Fixed wing multi engine · Turbo-jet · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage, 1 fatal injury. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
TACTICAL AIR SUPPORT INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
RENO, NV
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 3, 2017
Airworthiness Date
Feb 18, 2025
Expires
Aug 31, 2027
Approved Operations
Exhibition

Airframe

Manufacturer
NORTHROP
Model
F-5E
Year
1975
Serial Number
75-0497
Seats
1
Engines
2
Max Weight
20,000 lb and over
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
GE
Engine Model
J85-21C
Type
Turbo-jet
Power
3,600 lbf thrust

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A70115
Mode S Code (Octal)
51600425

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

Dec 17, 1989 Accident Substantial CINCINNATI, OH
Injuries1 fatal, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

FAILURE OF THE CESSNA PILOT TO REMAIN CLEAR OF THE HELICOPTER AFTER EXPERIENCING A PARTIAL POWER LOSS.

NTSB ATL90FA040