Flight Tracker
N878DZ
2004 RANDOLPH WILLIAM D VANS RV8
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SLAYBACK ERIC J
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
FLORENCE, KY
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 1, 2021
Airworthiness Date
Jan 21, 2005
Expires
May 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Amateur Built, Operating Kit Built Aircraft

Airframe

Manufacturer
RANDOLPH WILLIAM D
Model
VANS RV8
Year
2004
Serial Number
81885
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-
Kit Manufacturer
VANS AIRCRAFT INC
Kit Model
RV-8

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-360-A1A
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)
AC1471
Mode S Code (Octal)
53012161

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

Mar 4, 2020 Accident Substantial Harrison, OH
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The malfunction of the steerable tailwheel, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll and subsequent impact with the precision approach path indicator lights system.

NTSB CEN20CA114