Flight Tracker
N78GP
STERLING ROBERT 4P
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BAILEY ERIC C
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 22, 2024
Airworthiness Date
May 28, 1997
Expires
May 31, 2031
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
STERLING ROBERT
Model
4P
Year
-
Serial Number
001
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
300 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)
AA8ED1
Mode S Code (Octal)
52507321

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

May 9, 2024 Accident Substantial Lake Havasu City, AZ
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

A loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect installation of the ancillary fuel supply system components.

NTSB WPR24LA146