Aircraft Description
N94BS is a 1989 Switzer Robert W RV-4, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mcdonnell John T in Yardley, PA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 9, 1990. The registration certificate was issued on August 7, 2021. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N94BS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD0AF9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N94BS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.3873, -74.6376 on June 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N94BS was last updated on June 3, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Van's RV-4 is a high-performance homebuilt aircraft that revolutionized the kit plane industry by bringing fighter-like handling characteristics to civilian aviation. First flown in August 1979, it is a low-wing, single-engine monoplane that seats two in tandem configuration. Powered by a 180-horsepower Lycoming O-360 engine with a gross weight of 1,500 pounds, the RV-4 established Van's Aircraft as the dominant force in experimental aviation with over 1,446 examples completed worldwide by 2022. AviatorDB tracks 2 Switzer Robert W aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV4.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N94BS. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 1992 | FTW92LA102 | Substantial | None | LOSS OF ENGINE DUE TO FUEL STARVATION AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PUBLISHED PROCEDURES. |
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC