Aircraft Description
N278GJ is a Unander Gary D VELOCITY 173 RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Unander Gary D in Trussville, AL. The registration certificate was issued on July 31, 2013. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2C4D3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N278GJ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.9726, -86.0890 on January 2, 2025. The FAA registry record for N278GJ was last updated on August 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Unander Gary D is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Unander Gary D aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the VELOCITY 173 RG model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N278GJ. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2002 | SEA02LA050 | Substantial | None | The pilot's failure to ensure that the gear was extended prior to landing. Factors included a failure of a hydraulic down-pressure switch, and the pilot's attention diverted to another aircraft executing an opposite-direction traffic pattern. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC