Flight Tracker
N8293J
VARGA AIRCRAFT CORP. 2150A
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage, 1 fatal injury. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
WRIGHT DAVID W
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
ARLINGTON, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 22, 2023
Airworthiness Date
Aug 4, 1979
Expires
Apr 30, 2030
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
VARGA AIRCRAFT CORP.
Model
2150A
Year
-
Serial Number
VAC-139-79
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
60 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
-
Engine Model
-
Type
Reciprocating
Power
-

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)
AB5514
Mode S Code (Octal)
52652424

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

Feb 8, 2012 Accident Substantial Frankston, TX
Injuries1 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice, which resulted in the pilot ditching the airplane into the lake. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision not to apply carburetor heat.

NTSB CEN12FA152