N455JS — 1984 Shaffer John Thomas KR-2
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026
N455JS 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 11, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 8009
- Manufacturer
- Shaffer John Thomas
- Model
- KR-2
- Year
- 1984
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Volkswagen Conversion
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Shaffer John Thomas — Fremont, OH
Accident & incident history
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1984 Shaffer John Thomas KR-2).
- Jul 3, 1984registered — Shaffer John Thomas
Frequently asked
- Has N455JS been in an accident?
- Yes. N455JS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
- What kind of aircraft is N455JS?
- N455JS is a 1984 Shaffer John Thomas KR-2 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 8009.
- Who is N455JS registered to?
- N455JS is registered to Shaffer John Thomas of Fremont, OH. Registration status: active.
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