N68LT: 2003 Turner William A VANS RV-8, Crystal Lake, IL

Registered owner: Turner William A
Location: Crystal Lake, IL
Owner type: Individual
Serial number: 81164
Year built: 2003
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
Airworthiness date: January 8, 2007
Certificate issued: March 27, 2003
Expires: December 31, 2029
Mode S code: A901EA
Kit: Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8A

Turner William A VANS RV-8Airframe model · 2 seats · 1 engine · 1 registered Engine modelAmateur-built UNKNOWN ENG

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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Information bulletins that may apply

Advisory, not mandatory.

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NTSB investigations · 1

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NTSB CHI06LA157Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPeru, ILFailure of the pilot of the second airplane in the formation to maintain clearance with the lead airplane during the overhead recovery maneuver prior to landing.Jun 18, 2006 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

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Accident 20060618026962AFormation Flying · Peru, IL(-23) On June 18, 2006 a group of four aircraft departed the poplar grove airport (C77) for a flight to the Illinois valley airport in Peru IL (vys). Prior to departure the group had a preflight briefing discussing the planned diamond formation flying to take…Jun 18, 2006 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports

No reports matched to N68LTGeneral 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 Turner William A VANS RV-8 aircraft

STCs that may be installed

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