N471BL - 2020 Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 NG Aircraft Registration
DA402020 Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 NG
Aircraft Description
N471BL is a 2020 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA 40 NG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Blue Line Aviation LLC in Morrisville, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 5, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on January 21, 2021. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Austro E4-A engine producing 168 horsepower, N471BL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5C4F5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N471BL was last tracked by AviatorDB near Balsas Airport (SNBS) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N471BL was last updated on April 14, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Diamond DA-40 Diamond Star, a modern four-seat training and personal aircraft that revolutionized flight training with its composite construction and diesel engine capability, first flew in 1997. This low-wing single-engine monoplane accommodates four occupants and features a distinctive T-tail configuration with a 39-foot wingspan. Manufactured by Diamond Aircraft Industries of Austria, the DA-40 became widely adopted by flight schools worldwide for its advanced avionics integration and exceptional safety record. AviatorDB tracks 1,504 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is DA40.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N471BL. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2022 | ERA22LA169 | Substantial | Serious | Maintenance personnel’s failure to set the correct engine timing after the replacement of a cylinder head and exhaust camshaft before the accident flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
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Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC