Aircraft Description
N289MM is a 2006 Maier Ronald Glenn VANS RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nester Richard N in Boise, ID. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 22, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on April 8, 2020. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2027. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N289MM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2F089 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N289MM was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Maier Ronald Glenn is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Maier Ronald Glenn aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the VANS RV-8 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N289MM. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2018 | GAA18CA548 | Substantial | None | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control in gusting, right quartering tailwind conditions. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC