N190GE is a Christmann Michael VANS RV8 (fixed wing single engine) with serial number 81689, registered in Minden, NV. It is powered by a Lycoming O-360-A1A rated at 180 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (amateur-built), issued Jul 1, 2005. The NTSB accident database lists one record for this airframe since 2008, the latest on Apr 21, 2011.
FAA status: Sale reported. There is no expiration date on this record.
Registration
- FAA status
- Sale reported
- Registrant type
- Individual
- Registered owner
- Individual owner, name not shown
- Location
- Minden, NV
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Reno FSDO (RNO FSDO) · (775) 858-7700
- Last FAA action
- Sep 11, 2026
- Mode S code (hex)
- A168C6
- Mode S code (octal)
- 50264306
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- CHRISTMANN MICHAEL
- Model
- VANS RV8
- Serial number
- 81689
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type
- Reciprocating
- Engine
- LYCOMING O-360-A1A (180 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Experimental since Jul 1, 2005
- Approved operations
- Amateur-built
- Kit
- VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-8
Public airports near Minden
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minden-Tahoe Minden, NV | KMEV | 3 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A |
| Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe, CA | KTVL | 13 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A |
| Carson City Carson City, NV | KCXP | 16 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.
NTSB accident and incident records
| Date | Place | Aircraft (as NTSB recorded it) | Damage | Highest injury | NTSB no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2011 | Locust Grove, GA | Amateur-built RV8 this airframe | Substantial | None | ERA11CA256 |
From the NTSB aviation accident database (events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026), matched by N-number. An N-number can move between aircraft, so each row is checked against the serial number on the current registration.