N844P - 2007 Ballard James R RV8 Aircraft Registration

N844P is a 2007 Ballard James R RV8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hollingsworth Russell L in Pierre, SD. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 29, 2007. The registration certificate was issued on October 4, 2023. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2030. Powered by a Mattituck TMX 360 engine producing 180 horsepower, N844P is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB8FFA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N844P was last tracked by AviatorDB near Pierre Regional Airport (KPIR) on April 29, 2026. The FAA registry record for N844P was last updated on October 4, 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 2 Ballard James R 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 N844P. 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.