Aircraft Description
N502GL is a 1973 Great Lakes 2T-1A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sky Dancing LLC in La Jolla, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 9, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on July 19, 2019. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N502GL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A641FF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N502GL was last tracked by AviatorDB near Gillespie Field (KSEE) on February 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N502GL was last updated on August 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N502GL. 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.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (3)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2011 | WPR12CA007 | Substantial | None | The pilot's excessive brake application during landing. |
| Nov 13, 2004 | LAX05LA037 | Substantial | None | the flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. |
| Feb 9, 2002 | LAX02LA080 | Substantial | None | The pilot failed to maintain directional control after encountering a gust of wind during the landing roll. Factors were the unexpected wind gusts and the soft terrain adjacent to the runway. |
The pilot's excessive brake application during landing.
the flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
The pilot failed to maintain directional control after encountering a gust of wind during the landing roll. Factors were the unexpected wind gusts and the soft terrain adjacent to the runway.
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC