Aircraft Description
N72159 is a 1995 Longjev LTD RV-6A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Geiger William G in New Castle, KY. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 15, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on November 9, 2004. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N72159 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9AA6C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N72159 was last updated on January 29, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Longjev LTD is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Longjev LTD aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the RV-6A model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N72159. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2003 | CHI03LA137 | Substantial | Minor | The pilot's inadequate flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC