Aircraft Description
N68TP is a 2015 Powers Thomas J RV8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Powers Thomas J in Mukilteo, WA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 21, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on November 17, 2014. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Superior IO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N68TP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A90295 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N68TP was last tracked by AviatorDB near Seattle Paine Field International Airport (KPAE) on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N68TP was last updated on April 1, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Van's RV-8, one of the most successful homebuilt aircraft designs in aviation history, revolutionized kit aircraft manufacturing through advanced CNC production techniques and refined tandem-seat configuration. First flown in July 1995, it is a low-wing single-engine monoplane that seats two in tandem arrangement and is stressed for aerobatic flight. Measuring over 20 feet in length with a 24-foot wingspan, the RV-8 reduces building time by 40 percent compared to its predecessor while maintaining exceptional performance capabilities. The aircraft is manufactured by Van's Aircraft of North Plains, Oregon. AviatorDB tracks 2 Powers Thomas J aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV8.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N68TP. 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 1, 2023 | WPR23LA273 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing due to impact with a concrete ring embedded in the grass runway. |
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC