N553KM — 2004 Rieder Kenneth J RV8 VANS AIRCRAFT
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026
N553KM appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 21, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 81553
- Manufacturer
- Rieder Kenneth J
- Model
- RV8 VANS AIRCRAFT
- Year
- 2004
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming I0360 Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Rieder Kenneth J — Cincinnati, OH
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s excessive maneuvering at low altitude following a partial loss of engine power which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2004 Rieder Kenneth J RV8 VANS AIRCRAFT).
- Apr 5, 2012registered — Rieder Kenneth J
Frequently asked
- Has N553KM been in an accident?
- Yes. N553KM appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
- What kind of aircraft is N553KM?
- N553KM is a 2004 Rieder Kenneth J RV8 VANS AIRCRAFT (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 81553.
- Who is N553KM registered to?
- N553KM is registered to Rieder Kenneth J of Cincinnati, OH. Registration status: active.
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