Aircraft Description
N215CF is a 2000 Franz Carl J RV-6, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Franz Carl J in Milford, MI. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 16, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on November 6, 2000. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N215CF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1CC4D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N215CF was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.9063, -85.6841 on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N215CF was last updated on April 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Van's RV-6, the most successful amateur-built aircraft in aviation history, revolutionized homebuilt aviation by making high-performance flying accessible to private builders. First flown in 1985, it was a low-wing, single-engine monoplane with side-by-side seating for two occupants. With a wingspan of approximately 24 feet and powered by a 180-horsepower Lycoming O-360 engine, it achieved cruise speeds within 3 mph of its tandem-seat predecessor while offering the practicality of side-by-side configuration. The aircraft was manufactured as kits by Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. AviatorDB tracks 2 Franz Carl J aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV6.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N215CF. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2005 | CHI05CA089 | MINR | Serious | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout which resulted in the aircraft departing the runway pavement and nosing over. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind and the soft grass. |
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC