Flight Tracker
N309PA
2002 PIPER PA-28-181
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
3 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BIRD ACQUISITION LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
PHOENIX, AZ
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Sep 25, 2007
Airworthiness Date
Apr 6, 2002
Expires
Apr 30, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-28-181
Year
2002
Serial Number
2843508
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)
A34207
Mode S Code (Octal)
50641007

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

Feb 27, 2017 Accident Substantial Phoenix, AZ
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The flight instructor’s incorrect control inputs while taking off with a known quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.

NTSB GAA17CA166
Aug 30, 2012 Accident Substantial Wickenburg, AZ
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The flight instructor’s delayed response in correcting the student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

NTSB WPR12CA380
Oct 30, 2007 Accident Substantial Phoenix, AZ
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The solo student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the other airplane while taxiing for takeoff.

NTSB SEA08LA015