N87HA - 1995 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA20-A1 Aircraft Registration

DA20

1995 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA20-A1

Aircraft Description

N87HA is a 1995 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA20-A1, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Fitzstephens Erik W in North Pole, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 21, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on October 18, 2018. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine, N87HA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABF4AD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N87HA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.0102, -105.0480 on June 1, 2025. The FAA registry record for N87HA was last updated on June 16, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Diamond DV-20 Katana revolutionized flight training as one of the first all-composite aircraft designed specifically for flight schools, offering unprecedented durability and low maintenance costs. First flown in 1991, it was a low-wing, two-seat trainer powered initially by an 80-horsepower Rotax 912 engine. With a 36-foot wingspan and composite construction that eliminated corrosion concerns, the Katana could cruise at 135 knots with a range of 547 nautical miles. Manufactured by Diamond Aircraft Industries of Austria and Canada, it has remained in continuous production for over three decades. AviatorDB tracks 1,510 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is DV20.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N87HA. 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.

Model Year
1995
Manufacturer
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC
Model
DA20-A1
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
DA20DA-20
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 21, 1996
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 18, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
FITZSTEPHENS ERIK W
Address
1251 COPPER ST
City
NORTH POLE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99705-5889
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
BOMBARDIER
Engine Model
ROTAX (ALL)
Mode S Code (Oct)
52772255
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABF4AD

Additional Details

Registration
N87HA
Serial Number
10086
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00035801

Last Known Position

Date
June 1, 2025 (UTC 01:52:54)
Airport
Latitude
40.010201
Longitude
-105.047997

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC