N68VS - 1968 Beech E33 Aircraft Registration

BE33

1968 BEECH E33

Aircraft Description

N68VS is a 1968 Beech E33, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ritter Robert D in Arvada, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 16, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on June 4, 2004. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N68VS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A902CA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N68VS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.9088, -105.1170 on July 21, 2025. The FAA registry record for N68VS was last updated on February 15, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beech 33 Bonanza, a straight-tail alternative to Beechcraft's famous V-tail design, became one of general aviation's most enduring aircraft. First flown in 1959, it was a low-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat six passengers and was powered by Continental engines ranging from 225 to 285 horsepower. Spanning 36 years of production from 1960 to 1996, more than 3,350 examples rolled off Beechcraft's assembly lines. The aircraft was manufactured by the Beech Aircraft Corporation as a direct competitor to the Piper Comanche in the mid-priced general aviation market. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE33.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N68VS. 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.

Model Year
1968
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
E33
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE3333 Bonanza
Cruise Speed
138 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 16, 1972
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 4, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
RITTER ROBERT D
Address
12015 W 75TH PL
City
ARVADA
State / Zip Code
Colorado80005-5313
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
I0-470 SERIES
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52201312
Mode S Code (Hex)
A902CA

Additional Details

Registration
N68VS
Serial Number
CD-1182
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
February 15, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00462517

Last Known Position

Date
April 29, 2026 (UTC 16:00:24)
Airport
Latitude
39.906372
Longitude
-105.108172

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC