Flight Tracker
N555SX
2003 DAVIS JOHN S SONEX
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BENDEL JAMES H JR
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
LOUISVILLE, KY
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Nov 23, 2021
Airworthiness Date
Mar 26, 2010
Expires
Nov 30, 2028
Approved Operations
Operating Kit Built Aircraft

Airframe

Manufacturer
DAVIS JOHN S
Model
SONEX
Year
2003
Serial Number
0523
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-
Kit Manufacturer
SONEX LTD
Kit Model
SONEX

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
JABIRU
Engine Model
3300
Type
Reciprocating
Power
120 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A713A4
Mode S Code (Octal)
51611644

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 6, 2009 Accident Substantial Crossville, TN
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to the failure of the ignition power supply as a result of the improper installation of the electronic control unit.

NTSB ERA09CA162