N8JL — 2001 Merian Richard F RV-8
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026
N8JL appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 81324
- Manufacturer
- Merian Richard F
- Model
- RV-8
- Year
- 2001
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming I0360 Ser A&c
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Morris Jerry L — St Simons Is, GA
Accident & incident history
The RV-8 pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the RV-6 while maneuvering during an air show, which resulted in a midair collision.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2001 Merian Richard F RV-8).
- Nov 22, 2006registered — Morris Jerry L
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N8JL was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2001 Merian Richard F RV-8 above.
- until Aug 14, 1996Long James L Iii ROTORWAY EXEC (s/n 3360)
Frequently asked
- Has N8JL been in an accident?
- Yes. N8JL appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
- What kind of aircraft is N8JL?
- N8JL is a 2001 Merian Richard F RV-8 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 81324.
- Who is N8JL registered to?
- N8JL is registered to Morris Jerry L of St Simons Is, GA. Registration status: active.
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