Flight Tracker
N7173R
IRVING STEVEN THORP T-18
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
RUSHTON GEORGE E
Registrant Type
Co-Owned
Location
CLINTON, MI
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 6, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Oct 2, 1997
Expires
Jan 31, 2033
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
IRVING STEVEN
Model
THORP T-18
Year
-
Serial Number
4525
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
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)
A998DF
Mode S Code (Octal)
52314337

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: 1 prior registration

RegistrantLocationCancelled
SIMPSON WILLIAM S CHARLOTTE, NC Nov 30, 2000

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

May 10, 1999 Accident Substantial ROCK HILL, SC
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Related factors were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience.

NTSB MIA99LA153