Flight Tracker
N3148M
1947 PIPER PA-12
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
3 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
THOFT MATTHEW M
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
WASILLA, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 8, 2014
Airworthiness Date
Aug 3, 1955
Expires
Jul 31, 2027
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-12
Year
1947
Serial Number
12-1835
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

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A35929
Mode S Code (Octal)
50654451

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

Sep 24, 2014 Accident Substantial Holy Cross, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff/landing and failure to maintain control of the aircraft.

NTSB ANC14CA088
Jun 4, 1989 Accident Substantial ANAKTUVUK PASS, AK
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE PILOT FAILED TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR DOWNDRAFTS ENCOUNTERED AFTER DEPARTING A GRAVEL BAR THAT WAS SURROUNDED BY MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

NTSB ANC89LA086
Sep 12, 1988 Accident Substantial FAIRBANKS, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB ANC88LA133