N99LJ - Plihal Joseph A JR RV-9 Aircraft Registration

N99LJ is a Plihal Joseph A Jr RV-9, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Plihal Joseph A Jr in Tyndall, SD. The registration certificate was issued on December 29, 2022. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADD14D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N99LJ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.0818, -97.5101 on June 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N99LJ was last updated on September 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Van's RV-9, a revolutionary homebuilt aircraft, marked Van's Aircraft's departure from aerobatic designs toward stable touring aircraft accessible to low-time pilots. First flown in 1997, it is a low-wing single-engine monoplane seating two side-by-side with fixed landing gear. With a 167 mph cruise speed achieved on just 118-160 horsepower, the RV-9 demonstrated exceptional efficiency through its high-aspect-ratio wing design. Van's Aircraft of Aurora, Oregon produces this kit aircraft that has seen over 1,173 completions by November 2022. AviatorDB tracks 1 Plihal Joseph A Jr aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RV9.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N99LJ. 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.