Flight Tracker
N2638M
1946 PIPER PA-12
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BOOTH WADE W
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
PALMER, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 23, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Oct 15, 1955
Expires
Jun 30, 2032
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-12
Year
1946
Serial Number
12-981
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
82 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
115 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)
A28D9E
Mode S Code (Octal)
50506636

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 14, 2025 Accident Substantial Egegik, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.

NTSB ANC25LA089