N126BF — 2005 Pipistrel VIRUS 912
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N126BF appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 180VTL9120905KIT49
- Manufacturer
- Pipistrel
- Model
- VIRUS 912
- Year
- 2005
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Rotax See Bombadier
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Mcelrath Hugh D — Hyattsville, MD
Accident & incident history
The pilot's improper flare, inadequate bounced landing recovery, and his failure to maintain directional control.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2005 Pipistrel VIRUS 912).
- Jul 16, 2013registered — Mcelrath Hugh D
Frequently asked
- Has N126BF been in an accident?
- Yes. N126BF appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
- What kind of aircraft is N126BF?
- N126BF is a 2005 Pipistrel VIRUS 912 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 180VTL9120905KIT49.
- Who is N126BF registered to?
- N126BF is registered to Mcelrath Hugh D of Hyattsville, MD. Registration status: active.
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