N874WJ - 2013 Richey David W RV-8A Aircraft Registration

N874WJ is a 2013 Richey David W RV-8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Page Ward Carlton in Reston, VA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 21, 2013. The registration certificate was issued on February 28, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360 SERIES engine producing 200 horsepower, N874WJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC072F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N874WJ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.7050, -77.5023 on April 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N874WJ was last updated on February 28, 2026. 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 1 Richey David W 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 N874WJ. 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.