Aircraft Description
N78DW is a 1980 Mantooth THORP T-18, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Neu Lawrence R in San Antonio, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 27, 1982. The registration certificate was issued on September 20, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N78DW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA8E8D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78DW was last updated on June 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Mantooth is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Mantooth aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the THORP T-18 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N78DW. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2021 | CEN21LA390 | Substantial | Minor | The loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons. |
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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