N208DB - 2004 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA20-C1 Aircraft Registration
DA202004 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA20-C1
Aircraft Description
N208DB is a 2004 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA20-C1, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sale Reported. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 3, 2004. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-240 SER engine producing 128 horsepower, N208DB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1B008 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N208DB was last updated on February 20, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Diamond DV-20 Katana revolutionized flight training as one of the first all-composite aircraft designed specifically for flight schools, offering unprecedented durability and low maintenance costs. First flown in 1991, it was a low-wing, two-seat trainer powered initially by an 80-horsepower Rotax 912 engine. With a 36-foot wingspan and composite construction that eliminated corrosion concerns, the Katana could cruise at 135 knots with a range of 547 nautical miles. Manufactured by Diamond Aircraft Industries of Austria and Canada, it has remained in continuous production for over three decades. AviatorDB tracks 1,510 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is DV20.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N208DB. 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 (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2024 | ERA24LA247 | Substantial | None | The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a low approach and subsequent go-around in turbulent wind conditions. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC