Aircraft Description
N57789 is a Stinson L-5, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to American Airpower Heritage Fly Museu in Dallas, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 30, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on September 10, 1991. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-435A/0-435C engine producing 190 horsepower, N57789 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A76BFC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N57789 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.
Stinson Aircraft Company was a pioneer American aircraft manufacturer active from 1920 to 1950. Stinson Voyagers and Reliant aircraft are prized by antique aircraft enthusiasts and remain flyable today. AviatorDB tracks 1,986 Stinson aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the L-5 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N57789. 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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Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 1997 | FTW97LA148 | Substantial | None | Failure of the pilot of the Stinson L5, N57789, to see and avoid the RV-6, N139TX. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC