Aircraft Description
N653DF is a Rick Huebner RV10, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rv 10 LLC in Kalispell, MT. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 25, 2013. The registration certificate was issued on February 14, 2020. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540-C4B5 engine producing 250 horsepower, N653DF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A89830 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N653DF was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.0143, -88.1014 on May 3, 2026. The FAA registry record for N653DF was last updated on October 7, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Van's RV-10 is a four-seat homebuilt aircraft that marked Van's Aircraft's entry into the family touring market, becoming the first four-seat design in the company's renowned RV series. First flown on May 29, 2003, it is a low-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a 260-horsepower Lycoming IO-540 engine with seating for one pilot and four passengers. With a wingspan of 31 feet 9 inches and cruising speed of 197 mph, the RV-10 offers performance comparable to certified aircraft at significantly lower cost. Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon continues production today, with over 1,010 examples completed and flown as of November 2022. AviatorDB tracks 1 Rick Huebner aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV10.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N653DF. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2008 | CHI08CA184 | Substantial | None | The muddy, unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing. |
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC