N849BA - 2019 Icon Aircraft INC A5 Aircraft Registration

N849BA is a 2019 Icon Aircraft INC A5, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Hurst David in Fenton, MI. This aircraft holds a light sport airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 16, 2019. The registration certificate was issued on August 7, 2020. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Rotax 912 IS engine producing 100 horsepower, N849BA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABA162 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N849BA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.9693, -83.7434 on June 29, 2025. The FAA registry record for N849BA was last updated on March 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The ICON A-5 represents a modern approach to recreational amphibious aviation, designed as an accessible light sport aircraft for adventure flying. First flown in July 2008 as a prototype, it is a high-wing, single-engine amphibian that seats two occupants in side-by-side configuration. Measuring over 23 feet in length with folding wings for trailering, the A-5 features advanced composite construction and spin-resistant aerodynamics. The aircraft is manufactured by ICON Aircraft, founded by Kirk Hawkins. AviatorDB tracks 204 Icon Aircraft INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is A5.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N849BA. 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.