Flight Tracker
N977ST
2013 GREG J GUNTHER SPORT COPTER VORTEX
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SMITH JOSEPH MICHAEL
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
MEADOW GROVE, NE
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 19, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Aug 29, 2013
Expires
Aug 31, 2033
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
GREG J GUNTHER
Model
SPORT COPTER VORTEX
Year
2013
Serial Number
146
Seats
1
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-
Kit Manufacturer
SPORT COPTER INC
Kit Model
VORTEX M912

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
ROTAX
Engine Model
912ULS SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
100 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)
AD9F48
Mode S Code (Octal)
53317510

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.

Ownership History: 1 prior registration

RegistrantLocationCancelled
THOMAS ARTHUR N JR NORTHRIDGE, CA Mar 16, 1994

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jun 20, 1993 Accident Substantial LONE PINE, CA
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the failure of the number four cylinder exhaust valve due to excessive heat exposure and lack of maintenance.

NTSB LAX93LA263