Flight Tracker
N617MZ
ZIERMANN MARLIN R RV8
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
DOUGLAS WESKE P
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
BLAINE, MN
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Sep 23, 2020
Airworthiness Date
Apr 17, 2004
Expires
Sep 30, 2027
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
ZIERMANN MARLIN R
Model
RV8
Year
-
Serial Number
81064
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-
Kit Manufacturer
VANS AIRCRAFT INC
Kit Model
RV-8

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A809EA
Mode S Code (Octal)
52004752

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

Jan 12, 2008 Accident Substantial Garrison, MN
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise and the misjudged flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the frozen lake to which the pilot performed a forced landing.

NTSB CHI08LA067