Flight Tracker
N135KA
1973 PIPER PA-18-150
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MCCARTHY KIVA A
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
WASILLA, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 18, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Oct 1, 1973
Expires
Aug 31, 2032
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18-150
Year
1973
Serial Number
18-7309021
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
97 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 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)
A08EA6
Mode S Code (Octal)
50107246

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.

Ownership History: 2 prior registrations

RegistrantLocationCancelled
KAMAN AEROSPACE CORPORATION BLOOMFIELD, CT Mar 29, 1996
KAMAN AERSOPACE CORP BLOOMFIELD, CT Mar 26, 2001

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jan 27, 1998 Accident Substantial BLOOMFIELD, CT
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control during autorotation, which resulted in an unleveled attitude touchdown, roll over, and collision with the ground.

NTSB IAD98LA024