Aircraft Description
N64604 is a Boeing A75N1(PT17), a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Zbonski Robert J in Tinley Park, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 3, 1985. The registration certificate was issued on January 13, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a P&w R-985 SERIES engine producing 450 horsepower, N64604 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A87DFA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N64604 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.6080, -88.1052 on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N64604 was last updated on September 30, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Stearman Model 75 Kaydet became America's most prolific primary trainer aircraft during World War II, training an entire generation of Allied pilots. First flown on January 1, 1934, it was a tandem two-seat biplane powered by a single radial engine, capable of withstanding extreme aerobatic forces up to 12 positive and 9 negative Gs. With a service ceiling of 13,200 feet and 505-mile range, approximately 10,000 aircraft were manufactured by the Stearman Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 6,895 Boeing aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is ST75.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N64604. 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 (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2018 | CEN18LA360 | Substantial | None | The failed retaining bolt and cracked backing plate, which resulted in a shift of the brake lining to contact the brake drum and a subsequent wheel lock when the brakes were applied. |
| Sep 14, 1997 | NYC97LA181 | Substantial | None | The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft. |
The failed retaining bolt and cracked backing plate, which resulted in a shift of the brake lining to contact the brake drum and a subsequent wheel lock when the brakes were applied.
The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft.
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC