Flight Tracker
N666BE
2013 WILLIAM G EARL VAN RV12
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
EARL WILLIAM G
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
JACKSONVILLE, OR
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 15, 2013
Airworthiness Date
Jun 4, 2013
Expires
May 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
WILLIAM G EARL
Model
VAN RV12
Year
2013
Serial Number
120226
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-
Kit Manufacturer
VANS AIRCRAFT INC
Kit Model
RV-12

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
VIKING
Engine Model
110
Type
Reciprocating
Power
110 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)
A8CAA1
Mode S Code (Octal)
52145241

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

Jun 11, 2013 Accident Substantial Chadron, NE
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to properly secure the latch to the tip-up canopy before flight, which resulted in the canopy opening on takeoff and a subsequent loss of airplane control while attempting to land the airplane.

NTSB CEN13LA340