N878DZ — 2004 Randolph William D VANS RV8
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026
N878DZ appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 81885
- Manufacturer
- Randolph William D
- Model
- VANS RV8
- Year
- 2004
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming O-360-a1a
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Slayback Eric J — Florence, KY
Accident & incident history
The malfunction of the steerable tailwheel, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll and subsequent impact with the precision approach path indicator lights system.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2004 Randolph William D VANS RV8).
- May 1, 2021registered — Slayback Eric J
Frequently asked
- Has N878DZ been in an accident?
- Yes. N878DZ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
- What kind of aircraft is N878DZ?
- N878DZ is a 2004 Randolph William D VANS RV8 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 81885.
- Who is N878DZ registered to?
- N878DZ is registered to Slayback Eric J of Florence, KY. Registration status: active.
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