Flight Tracker
N1562A
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
HANSEN JENS I
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
ARROYO GRANDE, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 8, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Feb 9, 1956
Expires
Jan 31, 2033
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-20
Year
-
Serial Number
20-768
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)
A0E318
Mode S Code (Octal)
50161430

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

Dec 18, 2017 Accident Substantial Willow, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to see and avoid another airplane stopped on the taxiway while taxiing in sun glare conditions.

NTSB GAA18CA087