N789 - 1943 Grumman G-21A Aircraft Registration

G21

1943 GRUMMAN G-21A

Aircraft Description

N789 is a 1943 Grumman G-21A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Alaska Aviation Museum in Anchorage, AK. The registration certificate was issued on July 9, 2012. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a P&w R-985 SERIES engine producing 450 horsepower, N789 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAB1F4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N789 was last updated on May 26, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Grumman Aircraft (later Northrop Grumman) was a major American aircraft manufacturer known for naval fighters in World War II and the Apollo Lunar Module. In general aviation, the Grumman American AA-5 and Tiger series remain popular sport aircraft. AviatorDB tracks 473 Grumman aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the G-21A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N789. 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
1943
Manufacturer
GRUMMAN
Model
G-21A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
G21G-21A Goose
Cruise Speed
150 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 9, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
ALASKA AVIATION MUSEUM
Address
4721 AIRCRAFT DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99502-1080
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W
Engine Model
R-985 SERIES
Horsepower
450 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52530764
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAB1F4

Additional Details

Registration
N789
Serial Number
B-102
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00255030

Data Source

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

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