Flight Tracker
N557JM
2023 JOHN W MOLL VANS RV-7
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MOLL JOHN W
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
EASLEY, SC
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 17, 2019
Airworthiness Date
Jun 15, 2023
Expires
May 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
JOHN W MOLL
Model
VANS RV-7
Year
2023
Serial Number
70912
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-
Kit Manufacturer
VANS AIRCRAFT INC
Kit Model
RV-7

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
AEROSPORT
Engine Model
IO-360 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 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)
A71A40
Mode S Code (Octal)
51615100

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

Sep 29, 2023 Accident Substantial Liberty, SC
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer.

NTSB ERA23LA387