Aircraft Description
N557JM is a 2023 John W Moll VANS RV-7, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Moll John W in Easley, SC. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 15, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on May 17, 2019. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Aerosport IO-360 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N557JM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A71A40 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N557JM was last updated on August 4, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
John W Moll is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 John W Moll aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the VANS RV-7 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N557JM. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2023 | ERA23LA387 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer. |
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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