Flight Tracker
N143AC
1972 PIPER PA-23-250
Fixed wing multi engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
POTCAKE AVIATION LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
MISSOULA, MT
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 26, 2020
Airworthiness Date
Jan 9, 1973
Expires
Feb 28, 2030
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-23-250
Year
1972
Serial Number
27-7304989
Seats
6
Engines
2
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
150 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TI0-540 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
310 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)
A0ADD8
Mode S Code (Octal)
50126730

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

May 7, 1992 Incident Minor VALENTINE, NE
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR AND THE INATTENTIVE FAA INSPECTOR (CHECK AIRMAN). ASSOCIATED FACTORS ARE THE INOPERATIVE LANDING GEAR WARNING SYSTEM, THE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION BY THE PILOT AND FAA INSPECTOR, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE A CHECKLIST.

NTSB CHI92IA141