Flight Tracker
N873YD
2021 GERALD NELSON NELSON SPECIAL
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
NELSON GERALD R
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
TEXARKANA, AR
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 21, 2019
Airworthiness Date
Aug 16, 2021
Expires
Aug 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
GERALD NELSON
Model
NELSON SPECIAL
Year
2021
Serial Number
1931
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-290-D
Type
Reciprocating
Power
130 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)
AC03A5
Mode S Code (Octal)
53001645

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 29, 2025 Accident Substantial Hope, AR
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll.

NTSB CEN25LA190