# N458RS: 2014 American Legend AL18

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [American Legend AL18](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-legend-al18) (registry code 0600085, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming YO-233](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-yo-233) (registry code 42413)
- Serial number: AL-1188
- Year built: 2014
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Kit: American Legend Aircraft Co AL18
- Airworthiness: Experimental, operating light-sport, previously under 21.190
- Airworthiness date: September 14, 2024
- Certificate issued: January 14, 2024
- Expires: January 31, 2031
- Mode S code: A5915C
- Registered owner: [Kaufman Caleb](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KAUFMAN%20CALEB)
- Location: [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 33.5954° N, 112.1098° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 85029, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=458RS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N458RS

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (American Legend AL18)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Lycoming YO-233)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR24LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA118), Mar 28, 2024: American Legend AL18 (N458RS), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20240328004039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240328004039A), Mar 28, 2024: American Legend Aircraft Co AL18 (N458RS), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. Upon touchdown on runway 7R a cross wind was blowing from south side/rightside of aircraft. Attempted a 3 point full stall landing. Cross wind blew the…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other American Legend AL18 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/american-legend-al18/aircraft.md
- The Lycoming YO-233 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-yo-233.md

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