Aircraft Description
N40Z is a Glaser-dirks DG-400M/17, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pinnell Benjamin D in Boulder, CO. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 21, 1985. The registration certificate was issued on February 27, 2021. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine, N40Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4AC87 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N40Z 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.
Glaser-dirks is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 38 Glaser-dirks aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the DG-400M/17 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N40Z. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 1986 | DEN86LA127 | Substantial | Minor | Pending |
Additional Details
Last Known Position
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC