Aircraft Description
N877TC is a 2001 Waltz Joe A RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Waltz Joe A in Montgomery, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 22, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on February 1, 2000. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N877TC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC1203 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N877TC was last tracked by AviatorDB near Conroe-north Houston Regional Airport (KCXO) on June 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N877TC was last updated on September 9, 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 1 Waltz Joe A 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 N877TC. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2002 | CHI02LA179 | Substantial | None | A loss of engine power due to a loose connecting rod cap bolt and the resulting fatigue failure of the connecting rod cap. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC