N519JS is a 2026 John Bradley VANS RV-7 (glider) with serial number 75052, registered in Athens, GA. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Mar 31, 2032; the renewal window opens on Sep 30, 2031. It is powered by a Lycoming IO-360-M1B rated at 180 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (amateur-built), issued Mar 29, 2026. The NTSB accident database lists one record for this airframe since 2008, the latest on May 15, 2026.
Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Mar 31, 2032
- Registrant type
- Individual
- Registered owner
- Individual owner, name not shown
- Location
- Athens, GA
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Atlanta FSDO (ATL FSDO) · (404) 474-5100
- Certificate issued
- Mar 6, 2025
- Last FAA action
- Mar 6, 2025
- Mode S code (hex)
- A683B7
- Mode S code (octal)
- 51501667
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- JOHN BRADLEY
- Model
- VANS RV-7
- Year manufactured
- 2026
- Serial number
- 75052
- Aircraft type
- Glider
- Engine type
- Reciprocating
- Engine
- LYCOMING IO-360-M1B (180 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Experimental since Mar 29, 2026
- Approved operations
- Amateur-built
- Kit
- VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-7
Public airports near Athens
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens/Ben Epps Athens, GA | KAHN | 3 mi | Towered | 100LL, A, A1 |
| Barrow County Winder, GA | KWDR | 17 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A+ |
| Jackson County Jefferson, GA | KJCA | 19 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Athens, GA | Amateur-built VANS RV-7 this airframe | Substantial | None | ERA26LA210 |
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.