N999VS - 2008 Aircraft Aircraft Registration

2008

Aircraft Description

Model Year

2008

Manufacturer

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Model

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Type Aircraft

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Airworthiness Date

Invalid Date

Classification

Experimental 8 Category

Type Registration

Unknown

Status

Cert Issue Date

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Registered Owner

Name

REGISTRATION PENDING

Address

421 DASHER DR

City

LAKEWAY

State / Zip Code

Texas78734-5044

Country

United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type

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Number of Engines

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Mode S Code (Oct)

53372776

Mode S Code (Hex)

ADF5FE

NTSB Accident History (1)

Date	NTSB #	Damage	Highest Injury	Probable Cause
Oct 16, 2011	WPR12CA014	Substantial	None	The inadvertent opening of the airplane’s canopy during takeoff, which distracted the pilot and resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to comply with the manufacturer's recommended procedures for the canopy opening during takeoff.

Oct 16, 2011WPR12CA014

Substantial

None

The inadvertent opening of the airplane’s canopy during takeoff, which distracted the pilot and resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to comply with the manufacturer's recommended procedures for the canopy opening during takeoff.

Additional Details

Registration

N999VS

Serial Number

08SC242

Number of Engines

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Number of Seats

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Expiration Date

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Last Action Date

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Last Update Date

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Unique ID

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Data Source

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

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