Aircraft Description
N8DV is a 2013 James R Schilling RANS S19, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Kahrs Nicholas in Otis, CO. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 8, 2014. The registration certificate was issued on April 22, 2025. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2032. Powered by a Rotax 912S engine producing 100 horsepower, N8DV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AADD8A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8DV was last updated on April 22, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
James R Schilling is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 3 James R Schilling aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the RANS S19 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8DV. 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.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2015 | ERA15LA360 | Substantial | None | The experimental airplane builder's failure to properly secure the stabilator trim tab push-pull tube’s connection, which resulted in the tube’s separation and a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to detect the improperly secured connection during a recent condition inspection. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC