Aircraft Description
N8JL is a 2001 Merian Richard F RV-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Morris Jerry L in St Simons Is, GA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 20, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on November 22, 2006. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine producing 200 horsepower, N8JL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AADDFE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8JL was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 31.1167, -81.4105 on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8JL 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.
Merian Richard F is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Merian Richard F aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the RV-8 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8JL. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2015 | ERA15LA172 | Substantial | None | The RV-8 pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the RV-6 while maneuvering during an air show, which resulted in a midair collision. |
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Data Source
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC