N116GS — 2001 Spittler Gerald S-16 SHEKARI
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026
N116GS appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 1298009
- Manufacturer
- Spittler Gerald
- Model
- S-16 SHEKARI
- Year
- 2001
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming Io-320 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Tharp Thomas J — Nampa, ID
Accident & incident history
The fuel flow divider inlet line’s B-nut coming loose during takeoff, resulting in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to adequately tighten the B-nut during recent maintenance.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2001 Spittler Gerald S-16 SHEKARI).
- Mar 20, 2015registered — Tharp Thomas J
Frequently asked
- Has N116GS been in an accident?
- Yes. N116GS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
- What kind of aircraft is N116GS?
- N116GS is a 2001 Spittler Gerald S-16 SHEKARI (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1298009.
- Who is N116GS registered to?
- N116GS is registered to Tharp Thomas J of Nampa, ID. Registration status: active.
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