Flight Tracker
N109T
1952 PIPER PA-18-150
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage, 1 fatal injury. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
WERBA BRUCE J
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
HOLY CROSS, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 12, 1975
Airworthiness Date
Mar 27, 1975
Expires
Jul 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18-150
Year
1952
Serial Number
18-2223
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
97 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-290 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
140 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A027CC
Mode S Code (Octal)
50023714

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Sep 13, 2023 Accident Substantial St. Mary's, AK
Injuries1 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane above its maximum certificated gross weight, and his installation of an unapproved external load that degraded takeoff performance and flight characteristics resulting in a loss of airplane control during takeoff into an area of mechanical turbulence and downdrafts.

NTSB ANC23FA074
Sep 26, 2017 Accident Substantial Holy Cross, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.

NTSB GAA17CA565