Aircraft Description
N218MA is a Anderson Merle M.A. 18, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hospodar Robert P in Georgetown, PA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 5, 1986. The registration certificate was issued on January 16, 2014. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N218MA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1D84E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N218MA was last updated on September 30, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Anderson Merle is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Anderson Merle aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the M.A. 18 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N218MA. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2000 | NYC00LA137 | Substantial | None | The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in the loss of power, and his improper flare during the forced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors included a restricted fuel supply due to a design flaw in the header tank/fuel valve/supply line combination, and the pilot's lack of experience in airplane make and model. |
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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