Flight Tracker
N3233M
1947 PIPER PA-12
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Restricted
4 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BONIEK MARTIN J
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
GLENNALLEN, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Dec 8, 2020
Airworthiness Date
Dec 11, 2008
Expires
Dec 31, 2027
Approved Operations
Other

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-12
Year
1947
Serial Number
12-2027
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
82 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-320-A2B
Type
Reciprocating
Power
150 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)
A37C42
Mode S Code (Octal)
50676102

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

Aug 26, 2017 Accident Substantial Gulkana, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

NTSB GAA17CA511
Jan 14, 2010 Accident Substantial Gulkana, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in structural damage to the airplane during landing.

NTSB ANC10LA012
Feb 1, 2007 Accident Substantial Glennallen, AK
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were variable wind conditions, and an inadvertent stall.

NTSB ANC07LA018
Sep 3, 2002 Accident Substantial CHICKALOON, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which precipitated a nose over.

NTSB ANC02LA113