Aircraft Description
N257RV is a 2008 Fisher William R RV-7A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Crews James M in Milan, TN. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 2, 2008. The registration certificate was issued on May 22, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-M1B engine producing 180 horsepower, N257RV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2730A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N257RV was last tracked by AviatorDB near Sikeston Memorial Municipal Airport (KSIK) on June 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N257RV was last updated on May 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Van's RV-7 is a high-performance experimental aircraft that revolutionized amateur aviation by offering exceptional speed and handling in a homebuilt package. First flown in 2001, it is a low-wing, all-aluminum monoplane with side-by-side seating for two and accommodates engines up to 215 horsepower. With a wingspan of approximately 28 feet and cruise speeds exceeding 200 mph, the RV-7 delivers airliner-like performance from a kit that can be assembled in about 1,500 hours. The aircraft is manufactured by Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. AviatorDB tracks 1 Fisher William R aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV7.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N257RV. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2009 | CEN09CA472 | Substantial | None | The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC