Flight Tracker
N1491A
1952 PIPER PA-20
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SALE REPORTED
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
LONE JACK, MO
Status
Sale reported
Certificate Issued
-
Airworthiness Date
Jan 19, 1956
Expires
-
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-20
Year
1952
Serial Number
20-840
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
94 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)
A0C69B
Mode S Code (Octal)
50143233

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

Feb 13, 2026 Accident Substantial Three Forks, MT
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional during the landing roll with a variable wind.

NTSB WPR26LA105