Flight Tracker
N288PA
2002 PIPER PA-28-181
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SKYWEST LEASING INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
ST GEORGE, UT
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 7, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Jan 18, 2002
Expires
Jul 31, 2032
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-28-181
Year
2002
Serial Number
2843502
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
105 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-360 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)
A2ECF9
Mode S Code (Octal)
50566371

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 12, 2017 Accident Substantial Gila Bend, AZ
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The flight instructor’s failure to review the notices to airmen related to the airport, which resulted in his landing on a closed runway and the airplane striking runway closed markers.

NTSB GAA17CA189
Jul 7, 2003 Accident Substantial Phoenix, AZ
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The disengagement of the left control wheel from the control column, which was due to the attaching screw backing out of the nut plate. Also causal was the manufacturer's inadequate design of the installation and the improper length of the screw.

NTSB LAX03LA228