Flight Tracker
N2581P
1955 PIPER PA-18A 150
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage, 1 fatal injury. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
WICK MELVIN D
Registrant Type
Co-Owned
Location
PALMER, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Oct 1, 2009
Airworthiness Date
May 18, 1956
Expires
Dec 31, 2028
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18A 150
Year
1955
Serial Number
18-4323
Seats
1
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)
A277BF
Mode S Code (Octal)
50473677

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 30, 2008 Accident Substantial Wasilla, AK
Injuries1 fatal, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind.

NTSB ANC08FA079