Aircraft Description
N70718 is a 2003 Youkey John N LANCAIR 235, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Youkey John N in Yuma, AZ. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 12, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on February 27, 2003. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N70718 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9712B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N70718 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.6509, -114.6094 on October 6, 2024. The FAA registry record for N70718 was last updated on September 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Youkey John N is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 2 Youkey John N aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the LANCAIR 235 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N70718. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2004 | CHI04CA156 | Substantial | None | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind, the runway marker sign, and the taxiway lights which were contacted. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC