Aircraft Description
N1701L is a Lester Robert E KR-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lester Robert E in Mc Alpin, FL. The registration certificate was issued on September 14, 2001. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A11BB3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1701L was last updated on May 19, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Lester Robert E is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Lester Robert E aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the KR-2 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1701L. 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.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2012 | ERA12CA198 | Substantial | None | The failure of the airplane’s engine air inlet system resulting in a total loss of engine power. |
| May 17, 2005 | ATL05CA083 | Substantial | Minor | A loss of engine power due to the owner/pilot mechanic's improper balancing of the modification to engine crankshaft which resulted in an overload failure. |
The failure of the airplane’s engine air inlet system resulting in a total loss of engine power.
A loss of engine power due to the owner/pilot mechanic's improper balancing of the modification to engine crankshaft which resulted in an overload failure.
Additional Details
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC