Aircraft Description
N4418F is a Taylorcraft F21B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dyer Jon A in Manley Hot Springs, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 13, 1986. The registration certificate was issued on January 12, 2026. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N4418F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A551CA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4418F was last updated on January 12, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Taylorcraft F-21, a rugged two-seat touring aircraft that revived the classic Taylorcraft lineage in the 1980s, began production in 1980. This high-wing, conventional-gear monoplane powered by a 118-horsepower Lycoming O-235-L2C engine could cruise at 110 knots with a range of 732 miles. Built at Taylorcraft Aviation's Alliance, Ohio facility under Charles and Dorothy Feris, only 43 examples were completed before production ended in 1990. AviatorDB tracks 2,104 Taylorcraft aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is TF21.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4418F. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2002 | MIA02LA129 | Substantial | Minor | The pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing and damage to the airplane. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC