Flight Tracker
N243AK
1989 PIPER PA-18-150
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Multiple
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
HILWIG KARA
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
WASILLA, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 12, 2018
Airworthiness Date
Jun 14, 2024
Expires
Apr 30, 2028
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18-150
Year
1989
Serial Number
1809010
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

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A23B2E
Mode S Code (Octal)
50435456

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

Jul 9, 2024 Accident Substantial Koliganek, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's improper landing flare and an improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a loss of directional control, and a subsequent nose over.

NTSB ANC24LA061