Aircraft Description
N434WM is a Mcfarland Wm H RANS S6S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Edmunds Robert L Jr in Ortonville, MI. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 20, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on January 26, 2022. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine, N434WM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A533FA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N434WM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.9693, -83.7434 on November 18, 2024. The FAA registry record for N434WM was last updated on July 7, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Mcfarland Wm H is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Mcfarland Wm H aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the RANS S6S model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N434WM. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2011 | ERA11CA432 | Substantial | Serious | The failure of both pilots to maintain proper pitch control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was both pilots' inexperience in the airplane make/model. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC