Flight Tracker
N5601G
1985 VARGA AIRCRAFT CORP. 2150A
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
RETZLAFF CATHY S
Registrant Type
Co-Owned
Location
OSHKOSH, WI
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Dec 31, 2023
Airworthiness Date
Apr 26, 1985
Expires
Dec 31, 2030
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
VARGA AIRCRAFT CORP.
Model
2150A
Year
1985
Serial Number
VAC189-85
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
60 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 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)
A7296C
Mode S Code (Octal)
51624554

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

Jul 27, 2023 Accident Substantial Green Lake, WI
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.

NTSB CEN23LA329
May 16, 1986 Accident Substantial KILN, MS
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB MIA86LA160