Aircraft Description
N290AM is a Aviat Aircraft INC A-1B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wheaton Megan E in Orchard Park, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 3, 2000. The registration certificate was issued on June 4, 2026. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N290AM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2F586 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N290AM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.4197, -75.1239 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N290AM was last updated on June 4, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Aviat A-1 Husky is a high-wing utility aircraft that modernized bush flying through advanced short takeoff and landing capabilities. First flown in 1986, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a 180-horsepower Lycoming O-360 engine that could seat two occupants. With a top speed of 145 mph and a stall speed of just 53 mph, it was manufactured by Christen Industries and later Aviat Aircraft. AviatorDB tracks 970 Aviat Aircraft INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is HUSK.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N290AM. 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 (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2003 | SEA04LA028 | Substantial | None | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent group loop and the collapse of the right main landing gear. |
| Sep 8, 2002 | SEA02LA188 | Substantial | None | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. Factors include wind gusts during the period of time at which the landing took place. |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent group loop and the collapse of the right main landing gear.
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. Factors include wind gusts during the period of time at which the landing took place.
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC