Aircraft Description
N725ES is a 2003 Smith Dwayne RV-6, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kovasckitz Michael J in Cincinnati, OH. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 3, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on May 24, 2021. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O-360-A1A engine producing 180 horsepower, N725ES is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9B694 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N725ES was last tracked by AviatorDB near Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (KLUK) on April 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N725ES was last updated on May 12, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Van's RV-6, the most successful amateur-built aircraft in aviation history, revolutionized homebuilt aviation by making high-performance flying accessible to private builders. First flown in 1985, it was a low-wing, single-engine monoplane with side-by-side seating for two occupants. With a wingspan of approximately 24 feet and powered by a 180-horsepower Lycoming O-360 engine, it achieved cruise speeds within 3 mph of its tandem-seat predecessor while offering the practicality of side-by-side configuration. The aircraft was manufactured as kits by Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon. AviatorDB tracks 1 Smith Dwayne aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV6.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N725ES. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2007 | DFW07CA093 | Substantial | None | The loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
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Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC