Flight Tracker
N721PT
2016 TRYON JAMES A RV-7A
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SHELMAN JEFFREY W
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
BELLINGHAM, WA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 19, 2023
Airworthiness Date
Jun 18, 2016
Expires
Feb 28, 2030
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
TRYON JAMES A
Model
RV-7A
Year
2016
Serial Number
72112
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-
Kit Manufacturer
VANS AIRCRAFT INC
Kit Model
RV7A

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
YIO-360-M1B
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)
A9A89A
Mode S Code (Octal)
52324232

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
POLSTRA PHILIP ACWORTH, GA Nov 29, 2005

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jun 16, 2003 Accident Substantial Thomson, GA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 3 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in a forced landing to rough terrain and subsequent collision with small trees and a tree stump.

NTSB ATL03LA106