Flight Tracker
N1598A
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
ELLIS HAL R
Registrant Type
Partnership
Location
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 29, 2020
Airworthiness Date
Dec 12, 1956
Expires
Aug 31, 2027
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-20
Year
1952
Serial Number
20-836
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)
A0EF0F
Mode S Code (Octal)
50167417

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

Apr 26, 2020 Accident Substantial Colorado Springs, CO
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The flight instructor's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control.

NTSB CEN20CA161