Aircraft Description
N80660 is a 1941 Dehavilland DH82A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Grubbs Frank Dale in Knoxville, TN. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 25, 2008. The registration certificate was issued on February 27, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Dehav Eng GIPSY MAJOR engine producing 140 horsepower, N80660 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAFB6A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N80660 was last updated on February 13, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
de Havilland Aircraft produced iconic aircraft from the Tiger Moth trainer to the Comet jetliner. de Havilland Canada's DHC-2 Beaver and DHC-6 Twin Otter remain among the most respected utility aircraft ever built. AviatorDB tracks 1,814 Dehavilland aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the DH82A model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N80660. 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.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2008 | MIA08CA178 | Substantial | None | The failure of the wooden propeller. |
Additional Details
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC