N97ND

N97ND is a Diamond Aircraft DA 24, a single-engine piston aircraft operated by RUBY CREST LLC. SkyMeter has tracked 20 flights totalling 73 hours of airtime via ADS-B. The most frequent segment is KMEV to KMEV. Service window in our records spans 461 days. Of those flights, 4 (20.0%) carry at least one detected incident: a go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The Diamond Aircraft DA 24 has a maximum takeoff weight of 2,646 lb, light wake category.

About the Diamond Aircraft DA 24

The Diamond DA24 Super Star represents Diamond Aircraft's entry into the four-seat single-engine market, building on the Austrian manufacturer's reputation for composite construction and fuel efficiency. Introduced in the early 2000s, the DA24 features an all-composite airframe with a distinctive T-tail and a 180-horsepower Lycoming IO-360 engine, offering a blend of performance and economy that appeals to private owners and flight schools seeking a step up from two-seat trainers. The type's low-wing configuration and spacious cabin provide genuine four-seat capability with useful load approaching 900 pounds, making it competitive with established designs like the Piper Archer and Cessna 172.

The Super Star cruises at approximately 135 knots true airspeed while burning around 10 gallons per hour, delivering range exceeding 700 nautical miles with reserves. Its composite construction contributes to a relatively high never-exceed speed of 151 knots and a maximum structural cruising speed of 129 knots, with docile stall characteristics showing Vs0 at 45 knots in landing configuration. The type's operating envelope and handling qualities make it suitable for both private touring and advanced flight training, though it remains less common than Diamond's more popular DA40 and DA42 models.

SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.