Flight Tracker
N3279Z
PIPER PA-18A
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including destroyed damage, 1 fatal injury. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
LAY LAWRENCE W
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
DOUGLASS, KS
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 28, 2003
Airworthiness Date
-
Expires
Oct 31, 2027
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18A
Year
-
Serial Number
18-7199
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
97 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
-
Engine Model
-
Type
Reciprocating
Power
-

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)
A38BFC
Mode S Code (Octal)
50705774

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

Oct 2, 2002 Accident Destroyed Garden City, KS
Injuries1 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The inadequate preflight planning/preparation and visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions by the pilot. The clouds, mist, and night conditions were contributing factors.

NTSB CHI03FA003