Aircraft Description
N54RF is a 1957 Beech A45, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Frasca Lucille A in Urbana, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 27, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on April 10, 2021. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N54RF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6D710 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N54RF was last updated on May 5, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Beechcraft, now part of Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, has been building high-performance general aviation aircraft since 1932. The company is known for its Bonanza, Baron, and King Air lines, combining quality construction with exceptional performance. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the A45 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N54RF. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 1990 | CHI90LA152 | Substantial | None | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY FLARE THE AIRCRAFT FOR LANDING. THE ADVERSE WIND WAS A RELATED FACTOR. |
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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