Aircraft Description
N17261 is a 1936 Taylor J-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Schaller Lee W in New Athens, IL. The registration certificate was issued on September 28, 2006. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A40 SERIES engine producing 40 horsepower, N17261 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A123DF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N17261 was last updated on May 26, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Taylorcraft Aviation, originally based in Alliance, Ohio, has produced simple, affordable light aircraft since 1936. The Taylorcraft BC-12D and F-19 are classic designs popular with sport pilots and vintage aircraft enthusiasts. AviatorDB tracks 44 Taylor aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the J-2 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N17261. 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.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 1996 | LAX96FA095 | Destroyed | Fatal | failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering from crosswind to downwind after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with terrain. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC