Flight Tracker
N1540A
1951 PIPER PA-20
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MORRILL JOHN R
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
FORT BRAGG, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 29, 2012
Airworthiness Date
Nov 15, 1955
Expires
Mar 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-20
Year
1951
Serial Number
20-748
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

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A0DB64
Mode S Code (Octal)
50155544

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

Aug 16, 1998 Accident Substantial RIO VISTA, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

Failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the existing wind condition and maintain directional control on rollout.

NTSB LAX98LA266
Jul 15, 1994 Accident Substantial EASTON, WA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS INCLUDE SOFT, UNEVEN TERRAIN.

NTSB SEA94LA180