Flight Tracker
N955DK
2004 KUMHYR DAVID B VANS RV-8A
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
KROTJE PETER
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
WILLS POINT, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 21, 2025
Airworthiness Date
May 22, 2005
Expires
Feb 29, 2032
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
KUMHYR DAVID B
Model
VANS RV-8A
Year
2004
Serial Number
81538
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-
Kit Manufacturer
VANS AIRCRAFT INC
Kit Model
RV-8A

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER A&C
Type
Reciprocating
Power
200 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)
AD478F
Mode S Code (Octal)
53243617

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

Sep 14, 2022 Accident Substantial Elberta, AL
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over during landing.

NTSB ERA22LA423