N953WT - 1976 Siai-marchetti SF260W Aircraft Registration

N953WT is a 1976 Siai-marchetti SF260W, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dragons Fly Aviation LLC in Lantana, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 6, 2007. The registration certificate was issued on September 9, 2024. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540-D4A5 engine producing 260 horsepower, N953WT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD41D2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N953WT was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.7190, -98.8910 on April 16, 2025. The FAA registry record for N953WT was last updated on September 9, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 was a versatile Italian trainer and tourer that bridged the gap between civilian recreation and military training aircraft. First flown on July 15, 1964, it was a low-wing single-engine monoplane with retractable landing gear that seated three occupants. With a maximum speed of 160 knots and production spanning over five decades, the SF-260 became one of the most successful European training aircraft. The aircraft was manufactured by SIAI-Marchetti of Italy, later acquired by Leonardo. AviatorDB tracks 106 Siai-marchetti aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is F260.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N953WT. 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.