Flight Tracker
N1579A
1951 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
DELAP JAY
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
COLLINSVILLE, OK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 20, 2021
Airworthiness Date
Jan 7, 1956
Expires
May 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-20
Year
1951
Serial Number
20-813
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)
A0E7C4
Mode S Code (Octal)
50163704

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

Mar 25, 2006 Accident Substantial South St. Paul, MN
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear. A factor associated with the accident was a tailwind.

NTSB CHI06LA100