N615RJ - 2006 Thompson J R/thompson M R RV-6 Aircraft Registration
RV62006 THOMPSON J R/THOMPSON M R RV-6
Aircraft Description
N615RJ is a 2006 Thompson J R/thompson M R RV-6, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Thompson James R in Spanaway, WA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 27, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on August 1, 2005. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N615RJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A802D1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N615RJ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.0342, -122.3641 on May 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N615RJ 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.
The Van's RV-6, the most successful amateur-built aircraft in aviation history, revolutionized homebuilt aviation by making high-performance flying accessible to private builders. First flown in 1985, it was a low-wing, single-engine monoplane with side-by-side seating for two occupants. With a wingspan of approximately 24 feet and powered by a 180-horsepower Lycoming O-360 engine, it achieved cruise speeds within 3 mph of its tandem-seat predecessor while offering the practicality of side-by-side configuration. The aircraft was manufactured as kits by Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. AviatorDB tracks 1 Thompson J R/thompson M R aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV6.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N615RJ. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2019 | WPR20LA014 | Substantial | Serious | A total loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined. |
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC