Aircraft Description
N459BA is a 2018 Icon Aircraft INC A5, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Icon A5 70 LLC in Shipshewana, IN. This aircraft holds a light sport airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 10, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on December 20, 2025. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2032. Powered by a Rotax 912 IS engine producing 100 horsepower, N459BA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A593A5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N459BA was last updated on December 20, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The ICON A-5 represents a modern approach to recreational amphibious aviation, designed as an accessible light sport aircraft for adventure flying. First flown in July 2008 as a prototype, it is a high-wing, single-engine amphibian that seats two occupants in side-by-side configuration. Measuring over 23 feet in length with folding wings for trailering, the A-5 features advanced composite construction and spin-resistant aerodynamics. The aircraft is manufactured by ICON Aircraft, founded by Kirk Hawkins. AviatorDB tracks 204 Icon Aircraft INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is A5.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N459BA. 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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Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC