Flight Tracker
N16SC
1970 PIPER PA-31
Fixed wing multi engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
WESTERN ALASKA AIRCRAFT LEASING LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
PAHRUMP, NV
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 19, 2024
Airworthiness Date
Feb 6, 1970
Expires
Jan 31, 2031
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-31
Year
1970
Serial Number
31-639
Seats
8
Engines
2
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TI0-540 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
310 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A0F0E8
Mode S Code (Octal)
50170350

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

Oct 1, 2025 Accident Substantial Kotlik, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.

NTSB ANC25LA117
Feb 1, 1993 Accident Substantial COLUMBIA, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDEPATH WHILE ON SHORT FINAL APPROACH. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DARK NIGHT LIGHTING CONDITIONS WHICH MAY HAVE AFFECTED THE PILOT'S PERCEPTUAL AWARENESS OF THE AIRPORT ENVIRONMENT AND THE CUES FOR A PROPER VISUAL APPROACH SLOPE GUIDANCE.

NTSB LAX93LA109