Flight Tracker
N6298
1929 CURTISS WRIGHT TRAVEL AIR C-4000
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage, 1 fatal injury. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
GROH DAVID A
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
MASON, MI
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 13, 2015
Airworthiness Date
Dec 9, 1965
Expires
Jul 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
CURTISS WRIGHT
Model
TRAVEL AIR C-4000
Year
1929
Serial Number
745
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
79 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
W670 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
250 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A83B1C
Mode S Code (Octal)
52035434

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

Aug 27, 2006 Accident Substantial Elmira, OR
Injuries1 fatal, 1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed (Vs) while turning to avoid trees along the side of the runway during the initial climbout after takeoff. Factors include, a variable wind that became a tailwind, and trees growing near the side of the runway.

NTSB SEA06LA169
Apr 12, 2003 Accident Substantial Florence, OR
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

Pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include rough terrain.

NTSB SEA03LA062