Aircraft Description
N449DF is a 2004 Marsh Aviation S-2F3AT, a twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Usda Forest Service Fepp in Mcclellan, CA. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 28, 2007. The registration certificate was issued on June 19, 2002. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Honeywell TPE331-14GR engine producing 1650 horsepower, N449DF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A56C5D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N449DF was last updated on March 4, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Aviat Aircraft, based in Afton, Wyoming, manufactures the Husky A-1C and Pitts Special aerobatic biplane. The Husky is one of the most popular modern bush planes, while the Pitts remains an icon of aerobatic competition. AviatorDB tracks 23 Marsh Aviation aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the S-2F3AT model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N449DF. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2014 | WPR15GA005 | Destroyed | Fatal | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at a low altitude. |
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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