Flight Tracker
N2228Z
1979 PIPER PA-28-181
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
THUNDERBIRD AIRCRAFT CO
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 30, 1984
Airworthiness Date
Mar 30, 1979
Expires
Jun 30, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-28-181
Year
1979
Serial Number
28-7990408
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
105 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 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)
A1EBF7
Mode S Code (Octal)
50365767

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

Aug 8, 1997 Accident Substantial GLENCOE, MN
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent collision with trees. Factors associated with the accident were: the crosswind, and proximity of trees.

NTSB CHI97LA253