Flight Tracker
N2973Y
1979 PIPER PA-28-161
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
VALIAIR LIMITED CO TRUSTEE
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
CASPER, WY
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Sep 2, 2021
Airworthiness Date
Aug 1, 1979
Expires
Sep 30, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-28-161
Year
1979
Serial Number
28-8016012
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
108 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)
A31253
Mode S Code (Octal)
50611123

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

Nov 13, 1997 Accident Substantial PITTSTOWN, NJ
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed during the approach, and her failure to perform a go-around.

NTSB NYC98LA027