Flight Tracker
N55GS
1973 SPORTAVIA PUTZER RF5B SPERBER
Glider · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
TRIPLE CITIES SOARING SOCIETY
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
ENDICOTT, NY
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Oct 19, 2010
Airworthiness Date
May 12, 2006
Expires
Oct 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Exhibition

Airframe

Manufacturer
SPORTAVIA PUTZER
Model
RF5B SPERBER
Year
1973
Serial Number
51031
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
60 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LIMBACH
Engine Model
LIMBACH L2000
Type
Reciprocating
Power
80 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)
A6FDB9
Mode S Code (Octal)
51576671

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

Apr 1, 2000 Accident Substantial GILLESPIE, PA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's improper weather evaluation, resulting in a tailwind departure.

NTSB NYC00LA108