Flight Tracker
N1888A
1952 PIPER PA-18-125
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
ALASKA TAILWHEEL LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
FAIRBANKS, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 21, 2023
Airworthiness Date
Mar 5, 1998
Expires
Aug 31, 2030
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18-125
Year
1952
Serial Number
18-1718
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
97 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A161D5
Mode S Code (Octal)
50260725

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

May 31, 2026 Accident Substantial South Van Horn, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
Conditions-
OperationFAR 091
NTSB ANC26LA046
Jun 13, 2002 Accident Substantial FAIRBANKS, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in the right wing striking the ground.

NTSB ANC02LA048