N159BA - Icon Aircraft INC A5 Aircraft Registration

N159BA is a Icon Aircraft INC A5, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to MICHELLCONA5 LLC in Brooklyn, NY. This aircraft holds a light sport airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 4, 2019. The registration certificate was issued on September 15, 2023. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2030. Powered by a Rotax 912 IS engine producing 100 horsepower, N159BA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0EBB8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N159BA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 18.4297, -69.6689 on July 24, 2025. The FAA registry record for N159BA was last updated on September 15, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The ICON A-5 represents a modern approach to recreational amphibious aviation, designed as an accessible light sport aircraft for adventure flying. First flown in July 2008 as a prototype, it is a high-wing, single-engine amphibian that seats two occupants in side-by-side configuration. Measuring over 23 feet in length with folding wings for trailering, the A-5 features advanced composite construction and spin-resistant aerodynamics. The aircraft is manufactured by ICON Aircraft, founded by Kirk Hawkins. AviatorDB tracks 204 Icon Aircraft INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is A5.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N159BA. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.