Aircraft Description
N5897R is a Larson Roger H RV-7A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Larson Roger H in Madison, MN. The registration certificate was issued on August 26, 2015. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A79AB4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5897R was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.9449, -95.6851 on May 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5897R was last updated on June 3, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Van's RV-7 is a high-performance experimental aircraft that revolutionized amateur aviation by offering exceptional speed and handling in a homebuilt package. First flown in 2001, it is a low-wing, all-aluminum monoplane with side-by-side seating for two and accommodates engines up to 215 horsepower. With a wingspan of approximately 28 feet and cruise speeds exceeding 200 mph, the RV-7 delivers airliner-like performance from a kit that can be assembled in about 1,500 hours. The aircraft is manufactured by Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. AviatorDB tracks 1 Larson Roger H aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV7.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5897R. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2017 | GAA17CA108 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s inadvertent application of the autopilot during short final, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing. |
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Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC