Flight Tracker
N249T
1953 PIPER PA-18 105
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Multiple
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BIGGER TIRES MORE FUN LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
ANCHORAGE, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 24, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Apr 12, 1993
Expires
Jul 31, 2033
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18 105
Year
1953
Serial Number
18-2363
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)
A25317
Mode S Code (Octal)
50451427

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

Jun 18, 2026 Accident Substantial Petersville, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB ANC26LA055
Jun 25, 2018 Accident Substantial Cantwell, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to see and avoid a post during a go-around following a landing on unsuitable terrain.

NTSB GAA18CA376