N828X is a Lawson Donald B DB-1 (rotorcraft) with serial number 1, registered in Jasper, FL. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Dec 31, 2027; the renewal window opens on Jun 30, 2027. It is powered by a Rotorway RW152 rated at 150 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (amateur-built), issued Mar 2, 1994. The NTSB accident database lists one record for this airframe since 2008, the latest on Dec 13, 2012.
Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Dec 31, 2027
- Registrant type
- Individual
- Registered owner
- Individual owner, name not shown
- Location
- Jasper, FL
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Tampa FSDO (TPA FSDO) · (813) 287-4900
- Certificate issued
- Dec 5, 2017
- Last FAA action
- Apr 7, 2023
- Mode S code (hex)
- AB50A0
- Mode S code (octal)
- 52650240
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- LAWSON DONALD B
- Model
- DB-1
- Serial number
- 1
- Aircraft type
- Rotorcraft
- Engine type
- Reciprocating
- Engine
- ROTORWAY RW152 (150 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Experimental since Mar 2, 1994
- Approved operations
- Amateur-built
Public airports near Jasper
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suwannee County Live Oak, FL | 24J | 12 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A, A+ |
| Lake City Gateway Lake City, FL | KLCQ | 29 mi | Towered | 100LL, A |
| Valdosta Regional Valdosta, GA | KVLD | 30 mi | Towered | 100LL, A1+ |
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2012 | Mayland, TN | Amateur-built DB-1 this airframe | Substantial | Minor | ERA13LA087 |
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.