N443VA is a 2022 Martin Uav VBAT. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft, powered by a Suter TOA 288 rated at 24 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Sierra Vista, AZ. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Mar 2025. It has been registered to its current owner since Dec 2022. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 4 years old
- Only 5 Martin Uav VBAT here
2025
2022
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The operator of the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) reported that during a test flight, the throttle servo malfunction resulting in complete loss of engine power. The pilot was able to maneuver the UAS to a safe location where it impacted terrain, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and flight control surfaces.
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