Flight Tracker
N6247A
2009 THOMPSON JOHN O ZODIAC XL
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
ROBERT W RINKER JR
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
SEATTLE, WA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 20, 2024
Airworthiness Date
Jul 16, 2009
Expires
Apr 30, 2031
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
THOMPSON JOHN O
Model
ZODIAC XL
Year
2009
Serial Number
6-5961
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-
Kit Manufacturer
ZENITH AIRCRAFT CO
Kit Model
ZODIAC 601 XL

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
SUBARU
Engine Model
ALL MDLS A/B
Type
Reciprocating
Power
400 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)
A82867
Mode S Code (Octal)
52024147

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.

Ownership History: 2 prior registrations

RegistrantLocationCancelled
CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO WICHITA, KS May 15, 1956
- - Jul 29, 1988

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jun 25, 1999 Accident Substantial MURRELLS INLET, SC
Injuries3 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

An inflight loss of control due to loss of tail rotor effectiveness as a result of the pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds and improper weather evaluation.

NTSB MIA99LA189