Aircraft Description
N98KK is a 1925 Let BLANIK L-13, a none aircraft registered to Whitcomb Matthew J in Roanoke, VA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 26, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on October 22, 2009. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a None NONE engine, N98KK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADA9B6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N98KK 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.
Let is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 184 Let aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the BLANIK L-13 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N98KK. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 1998 | MIA99LA051 | Substantial | None | The inadequate visual lookout of the pilot of the Cessna airplane and of the pilot of the glider resulting in the midair collision. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC