Flight Tracker
N903H
1929 WACO GXE
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
HICKS JAMES W
Registrant Type
Co-Owned
Location
VALPARAISO, IN
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 17, 2014
Airworthiness Date
-
Expires
Jul 31, 2027
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
WACO
Model
GXE
Year
1929
Serial Number
2037
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
119 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
W670 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
250 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AC7B00
Mode S Code (Octal)
53075400

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

Jun 11, 2005 Accident Substantial Paducah, KY
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a ground loop and impact with the runway. A factor in the accident was the limited authority of the tailwheel steering system.

NTSB IAD05LA074
Apr 23, 1998 Accident Substantial AMERICUS, GA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper compensation for wind. Contributing was a crosswind.

NTSB MIA98LA147