Flight Tracker
N8704M
1963 BEECH 23
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
DODSON INTERNATIONAL PARTS INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
RANTOUL, KS
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
-
Airworthiness Date
Jul 3, 1963
Expires
-
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
23
Year
1963
Serial Number
M-488
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
113 kt
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)
ABF946
Mode S Code (Octal)
52774506

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

Jul 2, 2016 Accident Substantial Maryville, MO
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines on approach during landing, resulting a power line strike, uncontrolled descent, and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning.

NTSB GAA16CA357