N98550 - Aircraft Aircraft Registration
J3Aircraft Description
Airworthiness Date
Invalid Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
18
Cert Issue Date
—
Registered Owner
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
297 WOODCROFT PL
City
DANVILLE
State / Zip Code
Virginia24540-1129
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
53340327
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADC0D7
NTSB Accident History (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2017 | ERA17LA275 | Substantial | Minor | An improper replacement of the crankshaft by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a failure of the crankshaft gear and total loss of engine power. |
| Jul 5, 2011 | ERA11LA379 | Substantial | Minor | A partial loss of engine power due to the No. 4 intake and exhaust valves becoming lodged in the valve guides, which resulted from a lack of use, improper engine storage preparation, and improper return to service from indefinite storage. |
Aug 13, 2017ERA17LA275
Substantial
Minor
An improper replacement of the crankshaft by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a failure of the crankshaft gear and total loss of engine power.
Jul 5, 2011ERA11LA379
Substantial
Minor
A partial loss of engine power due to the No. 4 intake and exhaust valves becoming lodged in the valve guides, which resulted from a lack of use, improper engine storage preparation, and improper return to service from indefinite storage.
Additional Details
Registration
N98550
Serial Number
18763
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
—
Expiration Date
—
Last Action Date
—
Last Update Date
—
Unique ID
—
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC