Flight Tracker
N3257B
1954 PIPER PA-18-135
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Restricted
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
VAN WAGNER AERIAL MEDIA LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
HOLLYWOOD, FL
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 20, 2017
Airworthiness Date
Aug 2, 1960
Expires
Jan 31, 2030
Approved Operations
Aerial Advertising

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18-135
Year
1954
Serial Number
18-3275
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
97 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A38432
Mode S Code (Octal)
50702062

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

Jun 28, 2008 Accident Substantial Hollywood, FL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point on landing and improper use of brakes. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the throttle cable attachment tab due to preexisting cracks.

NTSB MIA08LA130
Nov 6, 2007 Accident Substantial Durbin, WV
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to the partially separated crankshaft oil seal.

NTSB NYC08LA033