- Registered owners
- Training Services Inc T/ATidewater Tech
- Location
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Owner type
- Corporation
- Serial number
- 2025
- Year built
- 1940
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Restricted, aerial surveying
- Airworthiness date
- December 2, 1964
- Certificate issued
- January 28, 1998
- Expires
- April 30, 2029
- Mode S code
- A80497
From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Pratt & Whitney R1340 model are included below.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
No ADs matched this aircraft’s modelsADs on appliances, propellers and installed equipment aren’t matched by model; check those separately.
Information bulletins that may apply
Advisory, not mandatory.
No bulletins matched this aircraft’s models
NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB NYC94LA009Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSkaneateles, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation which failed to adequately secure cargo, resulting control interference. A factor was the overgross weight condition of the airplane.NTSB LAX84LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFresno, CAA flt of 5 North American SNJ-2 acft were on a flt from long beach to Fresno, CA. By prior arrangement, the lead plt in N61563 was to handle the radio communication with ATC facilities. During arrival at Fresno, the local controller inquired whether the group…
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 19931015039419AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Skaneateles, NYObserved returning to airport. Lost control. Nosed over prior impact. Over gross. Failed to secure 5 battery cargo.Accident 19831008056952AIdling Engines · Fresno, CAWhile holding on taxiway was struck by N60645 that had entered taxiway behind N61563. Tower failed to warn pilot.
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N61563General aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on North American SNJ-2 aircraft
STCs that may be installed
No STCs matched this aircraft’s modelsSTCs are matched through the model’s type certificate data sheet, and this registry model isn’t matched to one.