N959H - Waco Bso Aircraft Registration

WACO

WACO BSO

Aircraft Description

N959H is a Waco BSO, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hirtle Alan L in Oro Valley, AZ. The registration certificate was issued on January 29, 2019. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 3 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD56C5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N959H was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.8720, -117.9800 on April 16, 2024. The FAA registry record for N959H was last updated on July 7, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The WACO Model O represents part of the extensive civilian biplane family that helped establish WACO Aircraft Company as America's leading small aircraft manufacturer during the interwar period. First flown in the late 1920s, it was a conventional open-cockpit biplane designed for sport flying, training, and touring applications. With seating for one to two occupants and powered by various radial or inline engines, the Model O featured the reliable construction and performance characteristics that made WACO aircraft dominate civilian aviation markets. The aircraft was manufactured by the original WACO Aircraft Company of Troy, Ohio. AviatorDB tracks 678 Waco aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is WACO.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N959H. 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.

Model Year
Manufacturer
WACO
Model
BSO
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
79 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 29, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
HIRTLE ALAN L
Address
12110 N CAMINO DEL FIERRO
City
ORO VALLEY
State / Zip Code
Arizona85755-9180
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
53253305
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD56C5

Additional Details

Registration
N959H
Serial Number
A-149
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
01017550

Last Known Position

Date
April 16, 2024 (UTC 02:19:15)
Airport
Latitude
33.872002
Longitude
-117.980003

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC