N81817 — 1972 Nanchang China CJ-6A

Aircraft record

Serial number

2851260

Manufacturer

Nanchang China

Model

CJ-6A

Year

1972

Category

Fixed wing single-engine

Engine

Ama/expr Unknown Eng

Registration

Active

Registered to

Eaton Mike J — Killen, AL

View the FAA registry record for N81817 →

Accident & incident history

1. ERA09LA302BMay 23, 2009Decatur, ALFatal · 1 fatal

   The RV-8 pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the CJ-6A while maneuvering. This report was modified on September 10, 2010.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1972 Nanchang China CJ-6A).

1. Oct 17, 2025registered — Eaton Mike J

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N81817 was previously assigned to different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1972 Nanchang China CJ-6A above.

• until Jun 14, 1990Piper PA-28-161 (s/n 288016303)
• until Jun 19, 1968Aeronca 7AC (s/n 7AC-440)

Frequently asked

Has N81817 been in an accident?

Yes. N81817 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N81817?

N81817 is a 1972 Nanchang China CJ-6A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 2851260.

Who is N81817 registered to?

N81817 is registered to Eaton Mike J of Killen, AL. Registration status: active.

Has N81817 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N81817 (ERA09LA302B) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.