Aircraft Description
N221SA is a 1998 Ayers Steven D RV-6A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cox Frank D in Sioux Falls, SD. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 7, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on February 26, 2018. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N221SA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1E649 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N221SA was last tracked by AviatorDB near Sioux Falls Regional Airport (KFSD) on April 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N221SA was last updated on April 21, 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 Ayers Steven D 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 N221SA. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2003 | ATL03CA105 | Substantial | Minor | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in his failure to remove the seatbelt (flight control gust lock) from the right side flight control stick. |
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC