Flight Tracker
N12026
1963 MAULE M-4
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BERNHARDT MICHAEL J
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
NORTH BRANCH, MN
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 22, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Sep 24, 1963
Expires
Jan 31, 2033
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
MAULE
Model
M-4
Year
1963
Serial Number
38
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
108 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
145 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)
A0566F
Mode S Code (Octal)
50053157

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

Jul 10, 2012 Accident Substantial Springfield, MN
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The tailwheel spring's overload failure during landing, resulting in a ground loop and runway excursion.

NTSB CEN12LA492