Aircraft Description
N44048 is a 1998 Beets Larry Joe PROTECH PT2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Beets Larry J in Columbia, MS. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 19, 2000. The registration certificate was issued on October 26, 1998. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N44048 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A54DA2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N44048 was last updated on May 26, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Beets Larry Joe is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Beets Larry Joe aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the PROTECH PT2 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N44048. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2023 | CEN23LA166 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s lack of proper maintenance, which allowed the fuel filters to become obstructed, leading to fuel starvation and a subsequent engine power loss. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC