Aircraft Description
N679SP is a Mcdaniel Shayne W RV-9A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kipp Ricky L in Myrtle Beach, SC. The registration certificate was issued on May 5, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8FEC5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N679SP was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.6961, -78.9324 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N679SP was last updated on May 5, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Van's RV-9, a revolutionary homebuilt aircraft, marked Van's Aircraft's departure from aerobatic designs toward stable touring aircraft accessible to low-time pilots. First flown in 1997, it is a low-wing single-engine monoplane seating two side-by-side with fixed landing gear. With a 167 mph cruise speed achieved on just 118-160 horsepower, the RV-9 demonstrated exceptional efficiency through its high-aspect-ratio wing design. Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon produces this kit aircraft that has seen over 1,173 completions by November 2022. AviatorDB tracks 3 Mcdaniel Shayne W aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV9.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N679SP. 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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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC