N159JW — 2023 John M Wadleigh BUSHCAT

Aircraft record

Serial number

CH215C

Manufacturer

John M Wadleigh

Model

BUSHCAT

Year

2023

Category

Fixed wing single-engine

Engine

Rotax 912uls Series

Registration

Active

Registered to

Wadleigh John M — Marana, AZ

View the FAA registry record for N159JW →

Accident & incident history

1. CEN11FA629Sep 8, 2011West Liberty, OHFatal · 1 fatal

   The pilot’s improper decision to fly aerobatic maneuvers at low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to his recent use of multiple impairing drugs.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2023 John M Wadleigh BUSHCAT).

1. Oct 18, 2022registered — Wadleigh John M

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N159JW was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2023 John M Wadleigh BUSHCAT above.

• until Sep 24, 20132004 Cirrus Design Corp SR22 (s/n 1159)

Frequently asked

Has N159JW been in an accident?

Yes. N159JW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N159JW?

N159JW is a 2023 John M Wadleigh BUSHCAT (fixed wing single-engine), serial number CH215C.

Who is N159JW registered to?

N159JW is registered to Wadleigh John M of Marana, AZ. Registration status: active.

Has N159JW been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N159JW (CEN11FA629) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.