Flight Tracker
N261FC
1968 PIPER PA-28-140
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
VU AI
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
AIEA, HI
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 26, 2021
Airworthiness Date
Jul 23, 1968
Expires
Jun 30, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-28-140
Year
1968
Serial Number
28-24697
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
107 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)
A28334
Mode S Code (Octal)
50501464

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

Mar 27, 2025 Accident Substantial Royal Kunia, HI
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

Improper alteration of the crankshaft propeller flange at an unknown time, which resulted in an in-flight separation of the propeller assembly.

NTSB ANC25LA028