Aircraft Description
N747JG is a 2008 Gray James W RV-8, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Gray James W in Broomfield, CO. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 1, 2008. The registration certificate was issued on August 17, 2007. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 engine producing 210 horsepower, N747JG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA0D5A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N747JG was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.9002, -105.0994 on June 6, 2026. The FAA registry record for N747JG was last updated on April 14, 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 1 Gray James W 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 N747JG. 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 23, 2021 | CEN21LA336 | Substantial | None | The RV-8 pilot’s failure to account for the position of the RV-7 behind him during the landing roll in a staggered landing formation, which resulted in a ground collision of the two airplanes. Contributing to the accident was the self-induced pressure created by the airshow environment to land, stop, and get off the runway into the grass as quickly as possible. |
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC