Aircraft Description
N945PL is a 2005 Simmons Noel SDL, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wheatley John P Jr in Thorp, WA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 13, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on July 28, 2014. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N945PL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD210B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N945PL was last updated on March 4, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Simmons Noel is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 3 Simmons Noel aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the SDL model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N945PL. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2016 | GAA16CA452 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. |
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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