Flight Tracker
N8XJ
1997 AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
LEFORE NIKOLAS
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
MILTON FREEWATER, OR
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 30, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Dec 9, 1997
Expires
Jul 31, 2032
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC
Model
A-1
Year
1997
Serial Number
1388
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-360-A1D
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)
AADF41
Mode S Code (Octal)
52557501

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

Aug 5, 2005 Accident Substantial Anchorage, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the dual student's excessive application of the brakes.

NTSB ANC05LA117