N873X is a Freeman STEEN SKYBOLT (fixed wing single engine) with serial number 1, registered in Las Vegas, NV. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Aug 31, 2032; the renewal window opens on Feb 29, 2032. It is powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES rated at 250 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (amateur-built), issued Jan 4, 1980. The NTSB accident database lists one record for this airframe since 2008, the latest on May 26, 2024.
Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Aug 31, 2032
- Registrant type
- Individual
- Registered owner
- Individual owner, name not shown
- Location
- Las Vegas, NV
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Las Vegas FSDO (NV FSDO) · (702) 617-8500
- Certificate issued
- Aug 7, 2025
- Last FAA action
- Aug 7, 2025
- Mode S code (hex)
- AC0388
- Mode S code (octal)
- 53001610
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- FREEMAN
- Model
- STEEN SKYBOLT
- Serial number
- 1
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type
- Reciprocating
- Engine
- LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Experimental since Jan 4, 1980
- Approved operations
- Amateur-built
Public airports near Las Vegas
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | KVGT | 4 mi | Towered | 100LL, A |
| Harry Reid International Las Vegas, NV | KLAS | 12 mi | Towered | 100, 100LL, A1+ |
| Henderson Executive Las Vegas, NV | KHND | 19 mi | 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 26, 2024 | Santa Maria, CA | Amateur-built SKYBOLT this airframe | Substantial | Minor | WPR24LA160 |
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.