N478BA - 2019 Icon Aircraft INC A5 Aircraft Registration

N478BA is a 2019 Icon Aircraft INC A5, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Himes Michael in Corsicana, TX. This aircraft holds a light sport airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 27, 2019. The registration certificate was issued on June 24, 2019. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Rotax 912 IS engine producing 100 horsepower, N478BA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5DEEC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N478BA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 31.9963, -96.2398 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N478BA was last updated on August 11, 2023. 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 N478BA. 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.